Description
This course is designed to develop understanding of public education in the United States from historical, sociological, political, and moral perspectives. Teacher candidates will examine and research current policies and practices, such as educational organizations, funding, legislation, court cases, curriculum and instruction. Teacher candidates will begin to build a knowledge and skill base for teacher leadership through cultural awareness, self-assessment, team building, and goal setting strategies in study groups. A variety of data collection techniques will be organized in a professional portfolio.