TED 740 - History, Philosophy, Multicultural Education

Institution:

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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Description:

This course is a survey of the development of the American educational system from the colonial period to the present. The course is designed to allow students to study the origin and influence of sundry philosophical orientations on individuals, the process of education, educational policy-making, curriculum development, and the teaching-learning nexus. The intent is to examine the role of racial/ethnic diversity on the creation of American national identity, the enactment of federal and state policies, and the politics of equality of educational opportunity from the late 18th century to the present. Prerequisite: Admission to Secondary Education Master's Program.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uwrf.edu

Phone Number:

(715) 425-3913

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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