EDUC 221 - Issues within the Educational Culture (4)

Exploration of contemporary educational issues for prospective teachers. Students examine philosophical and historical bases of education as a profession and apply an understanding of such frameworks to an analysis of current issues in education. Emphasis on assigned readings and analyses of cases drawn from real-life situations in order to challenge students to view the educational process from many perspectives and to begin their journey as reflective decision-makers. Students will develop an informed personal philosophy of education, which they will continue to challenge throughout their educational program. Co-req: EDUC 222.