ED 660 - Contemporary Foundations of Education

Institution:

Western Oregon University

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Description:

A study of how historical, sociological, philosophical events and research have influenced the contemporary role of the teacher in the classroom. Topics include the teacher's role in adapting practices to meet the needs of special students (e.g. students from diverse cultures, pupils with advanced intellectual ability, or those with learning difficulties); collaborating with specialists, colleagues, parents and social services; creating multiple paths to knowledge; aligning curriculum and assessment with standards based education; and the acquisition of competencies required of those in the process of becoming school and community leaders.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wou.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 838-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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