EDUC450 — Social and Legal Foundations of Education
EDUC 450 - Social and Legal Foundations of Education EDUC 450 - Social and Legal Foundations of Education 5 Credits Examines the historical, philosophical, political and cultural foundation of the U.S. education system and their impact on contemporary teaching and learning. Topics include: historical foundations of education; major educational philosophies; school governance and finance; laws related to learners’ rights and teacher responsibilities (e.g., for educational equity, appropriate education for learners with disabilities, confidentiality, privacy, appropriate treatment of learners, reporting in situations related to possible child abuse); teaching as a profession, including coders of ethics, professional standards of practice, and relevant law policy. This course introduces participants to the relevant historical and current legal and social issues concerning the education of students with disabilities in the state of Washington and the United States. 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - EDUC Fees Quarters Typically all Evening, Online Designed to Serve BAS in Teaching Students Active Date 20260408T14:55:22 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Laws in Education: Laws related to learners’ rights and teacher responsibilities Confidentiality and Privacy (FERPA) Mandated Reporting Appropriate treatment of learners School governance and finance Social issues concerning th