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Foundations Of Education –
edd546
(3 credits)
This course examines the major issues in United States education and their historical, social, cultural, and economic basis. Participants examine educational philosophies and develop a personal educational philosophy. The role of cultural diversity in education, the implications of instructing diverse student populations, curriculum design models, and standards are also explored.
This graduate-level course is 6
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Historical Perspectives
- Relate important events and their effects on the history of education.
- Analyze the education system in a changing world.
- Evaluate the evolution of education.
- Evaluate the role of the federal government in education.
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Diversity in Education
- Evaluate the role of cultural diversity in education.
- Analyze the sociological diversity in schools.
- Describe the effect of cultural diversity on instruction.
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Educational Philosophy
- Analyze educational philosophies.
- Develop an educational philosophy.
- Reflect on the influence of philosophy on instruction.
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Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment
- Determine the relationship between standards, assessments and accountability.
- Compare curriculum design models in relation to student learning.
- Identify the importance of Common Core Standards in the educational system.
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Issues and Trends in Current Education
- Summarize current issues in education.
- Describe current legal issues in education.
- Analyze the role of teachers as teacher leaders.
- Explore the future of technology in education.
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Review
- All objectives apply.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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