FND504 History and Philosophy of American Education

This course critically examines the social, cultural, political, and economic forces, and the philosophies of education that have influenced educational policy, laws, school structure, and pedagogical and methodological practices throughout the U.S. history. Students investigate, debate, and critique contemporary issues with regard to socio-economic class, race, gender, ethnicity, and ability. They demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, and reflective practice through personal philosophy statements and other assignments pertaining to the history and philosophy of education and learning and teaching for social justice. This course is only offered for students in the Secondary Education program (2SH) and is taught as an integrated course with SEC502. Prerequisite(s): none 2 semester hours