In addition to the assignments from the texts, students will be required to write critiques from professional journals on topics of current issues in education. Students are also encouraged to review education specials on TV, series in the newspapers, etc. to share with the class. Introduction to the Foundations of American Education. Class participation in discussions, debates, cooperative learning strategy experiences, writing decision papers, and oral presentations of various research and writing projects with documentation for support of the position. Current education strategies are demonstrated and practiced in the class.
Examinations are multiple choice, essay, and group orals.
The quality of work determines the grading. A. Exceptionally high quality writing and speaking with all work documented and supported. Quality writing and speaking with adequate documentation and support of position. Average college writing, listening and speaking skills. Some documentation is provided for nearly all points presented.