This course introduces pre-service candidates to the historical, philosophical, and cultural foundations of the American educational system. Content introduces the ways in which children learn and develop in the cognitive, physical, linguistic, and socio-emotive domains, and how important theorists and theories have influenced the art and science of teaching. The course promotes student reflection on the nature and characteristics of effective teachers, to inform and refine the developing teaching philosophy of pre-service teachers.

<br> <br> Survey of historical, sociological, philosophical, and legal foundations of American education, with an overview of school in America, the role and responsibility of the teacher, and an introduction to instructional technology principles. The course combines classroom discussion with field study as a means to analyze the teaching profession. There is a significant outside of class time service-learning component to this class. Any field experience requires proof of personal liability coverage and a criminal background check. Prerequisite(s): ACT composite of 21 or successful completion of PRAXIS Core . <b>F, S</b> <br>