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2021-22 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-22 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDU 502 - Foundations of Education, Diversity and Psychology


3-0-3

An overview of the history and philosophy of education, the processes of schooling in family and society, psychological principles of human growth and development and learning theories.  The course will address issues of educational equity, sociocultural influences on teaching and learning, and how teachers and schools can contribute to interpersonal and intercultural understanding and respect, and social justice.  Candidates will explore the nature of school environments, the fundamentals of education in the American public school, English Language Learners, the relationship between school and a diverse society, the organization of school curricula and characteristics of effective schools and instruction in grades P-12.  Field experiences required.