EDUC 2305 Foundations of Education

This course assists students in assessing their interest in becoming a teacher, acquaints them with responsibilities of teaching, explores options in teaching positions, and introduces the Teacher Education Program at UIW. An examination of the historical, philosophical, theoretical, legal, cultural, and ethical bases of current United States educational systems will be included. This course will also be infused with three Catholic Social Teaching themes: the dignity of the human person, community and the common good, and rights and responsibilities. This course is recommended for interdisciplinary studies majors and education minors in the freshman or sophomore year and is required for application to the Teacher Certification Program. (Fall, Spring)