EDU-630 Historical, Social, and Political Foundations of U.S. Educational Systems (3)

This course explores the historical, social, and political foundations of U.S. educational systems. Students examine research-informed educational practices as they historically relate to the purpose of education and access to educational opportunities, with particular attention to those relevant to current issues in the fields of curriculum, instruction, and teacher education. There is an emphasis on the education of diverse student populations and the potential of education to address both individual and societal needs. Focusing on an asset-based stance toward working with preK-12 students, families, communities, and colleagues, teacher candidates examine strategies that recognize and value preK-12 student identities, cultures, and lived experiences to cultivate an educational community that supports all students while facilitating respectful partnerships with families and community members.