Education Exploration

TEL 111 - Exploration of Education

Explore education as an instrument in the development of the individual and society and its significance as an American Institution.

Overview

In this course, students will examine the foundations of education by exploring both historical developments and current trends shaping today’s schools. Students will learn how to engage in academic research while investigating critical issues that impact students, educators, and communities. Through self-reflection and guided inquiry, students will consider their own identity and values as future educators. The course also emphasizes strategies for fostering positive learning environments and supports students in developing a personal teaching philosophy.

Requirements

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.

What you’ll learn

Explore dimensions of your personal identity and values as they relate to the field of education
Understand the history and contemporary systems of education, examine the purposes, functions, roles, and organization of education in America
Identify perspectives and contemporary issues facing students, teachers, schools, and society
Assess the value of using digital technology as a tool to foster interactive, real world learning
Engage in coherent arguments why educators must have an understanding of their students’ lives through the lens of their ethnic, cultural and daily life experiences
Build literacy and critical thinking skills in analysis and argumentation to practice thinking like a teacher

Transcript

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the HUAD: Humanities, Arts and Design General Studies requirement at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.

Faculty and course staff

Carmen Martinez-Johnston

Clinical Assistant Professor,

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

Arizona State University

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Why take ASU Universal Learner Courses

Credit you receive is from a regionally accredited university
Your credit is highly transferable
You only pay the $400 course cost if you pass