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(EDU 212) Foundations of Education

An exploration of the historical, philosophical, and practical foundations of the K–12 teaching profession and educational systems in Hawai‘i, the United States, and around the world. An overview of the majors and minors available through the BYU–Hawai‘i Teacher Education Program is also provided.

Credit Hours 2.0 Lecture
Prerequisites None
Offered Fall, winter, spring
Programs Art Education (BA), Science Education (BS), Business Education (BS), Elementary Education (BS), Education Minor, English Education (BA), Health and Human Science Education (BS), Math Education (BS), Social Science Education (BA), TESOL (BA), TESOL Education (BA)

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand the majors and minors offered through the BYUH Teacher Education Program.
  2. Compare and contrast requirements for teacher licensing in Hawaii, other states, and other countries.
  3. Explore major educational philosophies and their implications for teaching and learning.
  4. Explain influential personalities in the history of education.
  5. Identify predominant funding models for education.
  6. Identify characteristics of effective teachers and schools.
  7. Critically evaluate current issues and challenges in education.
  8. Develop and articulate a personal philosophy of education.