CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to provide an overview of the cultural, sociological, political, and historical underpinnings of the American education system and how these areas impact professional educators. Students will review local, state, and national policies, regulations, and legislation pertaining to PreK-12 education. Students will be introduced to the profession of education, including the school experience, selected legal and ethical issues, and their role as educators through field experience in an area school.
The course is best suited for AA Education majors, but others are welcome to enroll.
This course is designed to provide an overview of the cultural, sociological, political, and historical underpinnings of the American education system and how these areas impact professional educators. Students will review local, state, and national policies, regulations, and legislation pertaining to PreK-12 education. Students will be introduced to the profession of education, including the school experience, selected legal and ethical issues, and their role as educators through field experience in an area school.
The course is best suited for AA Education majors, but others are welcome to enroll.
- Teacher: Garth McKinney