EG 5023 - Principles of Learning (3)

This course is designed to introduce teachers to the profession of teaching and the field of education. In this course students will consider social, cultural and economic issues which have shaped education and the impact of education on U.S. and global economic development. More specifically, the course will address human growth and development theories related to how people learn, social issues that impact schooling practices, the history of education, education in a multicultural society, and emerging trends and issues in education today. Students will engage in critical reflection and will be required to compose an argument advocating for the use of research-based teaching and learning classroom practices. Specific topics related to special education and English language learners will be covered in another course.