This course is designed to help prospective teachers examine their educational beliefs, practices, and the social context of schooling. Schools and schooling are subject to competing claims. Educators need to acquire the language and concepts of education as well as the ability to reflect critically on its central ideas and alternative frameworks so that they may communicate as professionals. EDEF 320 aims to help students develop the conceptual background to enter this dialogue and assess claims made about education. It also acquaints students with important contemporary educational issues.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year 1, Term 1.