Service Learning Course Details

EDU-200 — Foundations of Education

This course will explore the American education system through a social justice perspective. It will focus on the foundations of the American education system, with emphasis on the historical, philosophical, and socio-cultural roots of education. In addition, students will explore the influences of the political, economic, legal and ethical bases of American education and will research and present on relevant educational policies. Within this framework, contemporary educational values and issues will be critically examined. Three class hours. Prerequisite OR Corequisite: EDU 100; 3 Credits

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Service Learning Project Information

EDU-200 Sections for Fall 2016


2 Service Learning Sections Offered

EDU-200, Section CC2 — CRN #13162
3 Credit Hours — Classroom
(Foundations of Education-WR-SV)

Project Description

Students in this course will be Tutoring any of the approved tutoring sites. The list of sites with different times/days will be given out at the beginning of the semester where students will sign up. A variety of age groups and subject matters are available. Agencies involved are Schools No 9, 46, 54, Liberty Partnership and Upward Bound (although there may be changes of agencies at semester start.

20 Hours

EDU-200, Section SL1 — CRN #15554
3 Credit Hours — SUNY Learning Network (Online)
(Foundations of Education-WR-SV)

Project Description

Students in this course will be Tutoring any of the approved tutoring sites. The list of sites with different times/days will be given out at the beginning of the semester where students will sign up. A variety of age groups and subject matters are available. Agencies involved are Schools No 9, 46, 54, Liberty Partnership and Upward Bound (although there may be changes of agencies at semester start.

20 Hours