Education Faculty (PTEDN-25) - Oakton College

EDN - 101 - Introduction to Education

Course provides an overview of teaching as a profession in the U.S. educational system. Course examines the historical, social and philosophical development and current state of U.S. public education. Issues, policies, and trends in education are explored, including diversity and equity, organizational structure, governance, finance, law and ethics. Students will investigate the role of teacher as advocate and identify ways in which schooling might be structured to build equity and social justice.

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