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Jun 26, 2025
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EDU 1010 - FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
credits: 3.0
This course provides the philosophical and historical context for the rights and responsibilities of and influences on teachers, other professional staff, students, parents, community members and school administrators. Work in this course focuses on the interrelationship of these roles and the way they enhance student growth and development through the learning process. Models of instruction, curriculum designs, New York and Common Core Learning Standards and assessment devices will be analyzed. A variety of educational topics will be explored in order to assist students in thinking about teaching in a diverse, multicultural, and global society. Objectives: A) Examine the roles of teachers, parents, administrators and community members within the educational system and describe how they impact the teaching profession; B) Describe philosophical and historical influences impacting American education; C) Define instruction, curriculum, local, NYS and National and Common Core Learning Standards and assessment; D) Examine the legal, ethical, governmental and other influences on school systems; E) Describe the social and cultural contexts of schooling; F) Discuss issues of multiculturalism and diversity (e.g., race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, exceptionality, gender, religion and English Language Learners) as they relate to the American educational system; G) Recognize characteristics of students at-risk; H) Identify future educational trends including increased reliance on technology in a global society. Method of Instruction: The teaching methods entail lecture, discussion, problem-solving, and student collaboration. Method of Evaluation: Reflective essays, article critiques, presentations, papers, mid-term and final exams, quizzes, class activities, and discussions. Meets *WEP Distribution Requirement.
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