EDIS 5800

Understanding Educational Contexts

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Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the foundations of education and the teaching profession. Course topics include the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying public education in the U.S; the legal status of teachers; contemporary issues in education; professionalism and ethical standards; and Virginia's guidelines for teacher evaluation.


  • Stephanie Hover

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    Summer 2025

  • Lillian Bentley

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    Summer 2023

  • Alexa Quinn

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    Summer 2021

  • Michael Gurlea

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    Summer 2021

  • Robert Tai

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    Summer 2020

  • Katherine Cornett

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    Summer 2020

  • John Baran

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    Spring 2020

  • Michael Hover

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    Summer 2019