ED 231 - Education in the 21st Century: Inquiry and Innovation

What is the purpose of education? How is the scope of education evolving and how are learning environments changing? What aspects of education are most interesting to you? This course invites you to explore some of the diverse approaches to teaching and learning in schools as well as other educational settings. You will explore innovative ways to rethink education through the design of an educational project. This might include environmental education, art and history, linguistics, special education, digital technology or even a mentoring program. Over the course of the semester, you will also visit a variety of schools and other educational organizations to help you create your educational vision for the future.

Full course
Misc. Notes: ED Major/Minor/Licensure students during first Registration period, then open to all students. Includes field trips to a variety of educational settings.
Liberal Studies Curriculum: Social and Institutional Dimensions of Human Behavior or CORE: History & Society