EDU-113 Introduction to Educational Philosophy

GER: IEJ (Identities, Equity, and Justice) and TA (Critical, Analytical Interpretation of Texts)
This course offers an introductory overview of a wide range of educational philosophies, focusing on philosophical foundations of American public education. Students will read major texts of educational philosophy while considering issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Topics on the nature of knowledge, how humans learn, the ethical dimensions of pedagogy, and the complexities of formal, compulsory education will guide the overview. 4 credits.