Topic #2: Foundations of Education

Education Today: Realities Confronting Today’s Schools

Education Today: Realities Confronting Today’s Schools

What is the purpose of schooling today?

Foundations of Education-purposes of public education-ideas and events that have shaped education in Canada-Canadian school governance and law-realities confronting today’s Canadian schools

Becoming a Teacher, Chapter 3Becoming a Teacher, Chapter 4Becoming a Teacher, Chapter 5

Assignment #2: My Beliefs About Students Due Date =October 17Quiz #2: Part 2Due Date = October 22

KSA #2: Teachers understand the legislated, moral & ethical frameworks within which they work.

Tuesday’s Teacher Thoughts:What is the purpose of education?

"The ability to creatively handle change will be the most sought after skill in the new

millennium." ***Alvin Toffler