EDU 500 - Foundations of Modern Educational Practices

3 Semester Hour(s)

This course examines the historical, political, sociological, and curricular foundations of modern education and teaching practices in the U.S. with particular attention to Mississippi. Review of major Mississippi educational reform efforts as a means of understanding historical and current state, national, and international policies related to the development of curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment that responds to the needs of diverse student learners. The course explores the students’ understanding and reflection of the teaching profession in elementary and secondary schools to examine current issues and controversies confronting education at national, state, and local levels.