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Objective:

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the contributions of key figures in the field of education across historical and modern contexts.
• Explain major educational theories proposed by theorists such as Bruner, Binet, Skinner, Gardner, Piaget, and Thorndike.
• Apply major educational philosophies, such as behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and humanism, to real-world classroom scenarios.
• Explain the impact of key U.S. education policies and reforms, including A Nation at Risk, IDEA, No Child Left Behind, and Title IX.
• Explain how the political advocacy efforts of educational organizations such as the NEA and AFT have shaped public education.
• Describe how education in the U.S. has evolved from colonial times through the 21st century.
• Describe the function and purpose of Individualized Education Plans, Section 504 regulations for public schools, and initiatives aimed at improving equity in education.
• Describe the roles of the local Board of Education, the state, and the federal government in public education.

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