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Learning that equality of access and resources does not address the vast differences in opportunity across racial, socioeconomic, abled, etc. lines. In order to actually provide equal opportunity for success, students should be given equitable access to funding and resources that account for student differences.

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The educational philosophy of Jane Addams was particularly interesting and eye opening to me. I had this perception that education had only just begun to be associated with social movements and teaching about multiculturalism, but seeing that that was a major philosophy of hers was really fascinating.

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I had always been a strong opponent of religion in schools, but I had never considered the historical and literary importance of things like the Bible and other religious books and works. Taking time to think about this has changed my opinion on religion in schools, however, I do believe there is still an issue with maintaining objectivity and fairness in teaching about religion in school.

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The knowledge and understanding that I have gained from this class, has definitely helped me to recognize what it takes to be a successful teacher, mentor and educators.

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“ It is expected that children will adapt to the teacher’s authority by becoming ‘good worker ‘ and ‘ model students.’

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I can truly say that this class, although it was very challenging, has brought attention to a lot of things that I didn’t know when it comes to educating students. Thanks Dr. Harris.

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Even though I am not an education major this class was very informative to me. I learned the ways that schools work, the rules, the way they get money, the founders of education, why we learn the way we do, and better ways to teach someone something.

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One of the things we learned about in this class that I thought was very interesting was the founders of education. I never knew how schools or public education became a thing. Learning about this philosophers of education taught me why schools function and teach the way they do.

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From all of the things I learned in this class, I now have a better understanding of how people learn. I will be able to carry these skills into my nursing career when I am teaching other nurses concepts or skills.

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Although I am not an education major this course has taught me things about schools and the school system that I never knew about like how and who schools were founded, how money for schools is destrupted, and why we learn the way we do.

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During this course, some topics that stood out to me were the historical foundations and legal foundations of education. The legal aspects of education which include the local, intermediate, and federal levels are all important because they each shape our education and what we are learning about in school. The historical foundations are also an important topic because it is how education began. We also get to look at the educational pioneers and what they brought to our different learning systems.

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I decided to use this image of a tree to reflect educational foundations. Just like this tree needed a good solid foundation to grow, education also had to start somewhere. Once this tree begins to grow, you will see branches and it will also have roots. The branches are a good reflection of where education can take a person. Each branch is different and can lead in many different directions. Even though this is true, the branches are each connected in some way. The roots, which also represent the foundations are what hold the tree in place. It's what keeps everything together.

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The second image I've chosen is meant to reflect the legal aspects of education. Each level may serve a different role, but each of them is important for the education system to be sure that teachers, students, and parents are being treated accordingly.

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Being an education major, this course was so beneficial for me and I found every module valuable. One of my favorites was the Historical Foundations of Education module. It was so interesting learning about the different time periods that shaped our educational system.

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The module I thought was the most important was the legal foundations one, because as an educator understanding the local, state, and federal level laws, legislations, and aspects that are important to our educational system is helpful/valuable knowledge.

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I chose this image to display what I imagine when I think about this course. I see scales because education should reflect equality and equity and this course showed this and provided me with valuable knowledge of how to provide/create equity in our education system and my future classroom environment. There are so many aspects that come together to create the education system but the importance of every aspect being equal should be displayed. Every child, school, parent, and teacher should be served as equals and everyone should be treated equally to create a valuable and beneficial educational environment.

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My first "I really didn't expect that" moment was learning about critical theory, and that there was actually an educational philosophy focused on mending society

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To follow up, I was pretty blown away by the idea of educational philosophies in general

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One thing that I thought was interesting throughout this course was the module "Historical Foundations of Education." Learning about how different historical eras and cultures had an impact on education today was very interesting. Also how the importance of education has evolved throughout the years.

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I also enjoyed learning the difference between equity and equality in the classroom and how learning when and how to use both can really impact your students' futures.

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I thought that it was interesting to learn about where the school funding comes from and how the funding of the schools is distributed. I had no idea where the funding for the schools came from, or why it was so important.

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I enjoyed learning about the different ways that public schools get money from taxation

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I am not an education major, so I enjoyed learning about the different theories and methods of conducting education. It made me think about how I would teach if I was in charge of a public school

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The last thing that I found interesting was the inequity of different schools depending on the area's income. I think this is something that our country needs to continue progressing to ensure equitable education for all

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I tend to work part time at a daycare when I am back home so taking this class has given me a better understanding of how children work and what is the best ways to help them succeed.

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After taking this class, I have come to understand how much really goes into teaching. I always looked at my teachers and thought they had it easy compared to a student but man was I wrong. I take it all back and want to give more respect to teachers all around the world for doing what they do every day.

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The first thing that I enjoyed learning about was Historical Foundations of Education. It was interesting to learn about the key periods in history and the educational pioneers and how they developed new ideas about education. It's so amazing to see how education has developed over time and the process used.

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The most important thing to me throughout the semester was learning about the different philosophies of education, learning about those helped me realize that there are multiple ways to teach a class successfully and that different theories/philosophies should be used according to the respective class you're teaching

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The second thing that I enjoyed learning about was Social Foundations and Diversity. Learning about the history and experiences of the oppressed groups was very educating. Chapter 12 was one of my favorite chapters because it talks about providing an equal education opportunity for everyone. My Becoming A Teacher Advocate Paper was on Diversity and this is why this module really stuck out to me and was important to me.

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Overall, I enjoyed everything in this class. Learning how historical cultures and eras have influenced today's educational theories and practices was very educating. It is so interesting to learn about things from many years ago and then grow up in today's world to notice the similarities and differences. A lot has changed over time. One last thing that I enjoyed was having our Learning Teams the whole semester. It was helpful to have them throughout the whole entire class. I've had a great semester.

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Learning that schools don't get much funding is terrible. The only funding that they get is from taxes from the citizens but even then, that isn't a lot of money. Most teachers have to pay out of pocket for most of the materials they need which is terrible.

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Issues with inequitable school funding was something I was already passionate about before this course, however through this course I have become much more knowledgeable about the subject than I was before. Learning about this through writing the paper is probably the highlight of this course for me.

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One of the three things I found interesting and important was the funding of public and private schools. My knowledge about how schools were funded were pretty simple and I thought the funds mostly came from the government. How schools are funded is an important part of education.

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I thought this course was very informative and I had learned a lot about the education system that I had never known, but definitely needed to know to succeed as a teacher. Throughout this class and other classes I have been able to learn about the teaching profession and what to ado in the classroom. But something new that I had learned that I feel like is very important are the legal aspects of teaching. Because that is very important information and it deals with the law. You also want to do the best you can do as a teacher and not get into any trouble and jeopardize others or yourself and job position.

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One of the most important things I learned in this class was the history of education. I enjoyed learning about the different ways that education changed and was altered over time. 

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One of the most important things I learned in this class was the history of education. I enjoyed learning about the different ways that education changed and was altered over time. 

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Learning about the different philosophical theories was something that enjoyed as well. I enjoyed seeing that there were other views on education and how it should be structured.  

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Learning about the different philosophical theories was something that enjoyed as well. I enjoyed seeing that there were other views on education and how it should be structured.  

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Bidwell

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As a graduated science major, I also enjoyed learning about a different style of writing. I have taken many writing classes as well as a scientific writing class. This was one of the more difficult classes I have taken. Writing a research paper is normally something I am very good at. APA is very different than MLA, structure, references etc. 

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As a graduated science major, I also enjoyed learning about a different style of writing. I have taken many writing classes as well as a scientific writing class. This was one of the more difficult classes I have taken. Writing a research paper is normally something I am very good at. APA is very different than MLA, structure, references etc. 

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Bidwell

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One of the most interesting parts I learned through this course was how much the history of education has impacted the way school systems are today. Learning how schools have evolved and are remaining the same from the past ways is something I find interesting. Learning about how education is different in every culture and religion and learning what is traditional and what is not, is something that made me wonder if certain cultures and religions would have the same traditional style of education now.

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One important thing I learned from this course is the importance of teaching democracy in the classroom. My high school did not put much emphasis on teaching civics, economics, or government, so learning about how to teach it and why it is important helped and benefited me a lot.

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One thing that I particularly loved learning about was the philosophies of education. Seeing how education has been interpreted over the course of time was very interesting to me and I feel like it helped me to understand the purpose of education better.

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The last thing I learned that I feel will help me be a better teacher is equity in the classroom. I never really thought about that aspect of being a teacher and learning about it really opened my eyes to all the different students and scenarios I could encounter.

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I learned a lot of new information from the foundation of American education this semester but learning about the social foundations in chapter 10 caught my attention. Learning how a lot of children's social life is a result of their family, their peers, school culture, and media interactions and how it impacts one child heavily. So, as teachers/future teachers, I understand more of how to create a healthy enviornment for each student no matter the background they come from.

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Although this picture is simple, this web diagram represents how there are many philosophies that can be used to teach a class but they all branch off of the main idea which would be the purpose of education.

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I learned some very interesting things in the module titled Philosophical Foundations of Education. I enjoyed reading about the perspectives and ideas on how education should be taught and what education should consist of. This module also helped me in creating some great notes for section 2 of my BTA paper.

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Learning about how to provide equity for children was something that was very shocking to me. I didn’t know at the beginning of the year equity and equality was different. But after learning about it, I realize that equity and equality are different. We need to provide equity for all students and provide them with equal opportunity to offer equal success to each student. Before taking this class, I never would’ve known the difference and fought for equality in the classroom. But now I know that equity is what is needed in the classroom. It is much more important than equality.

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One of the big things I've learned is that education is constantly evolving, and we as future educators. Will have to learn how to adapt to these changes. For the academic and social success of our students.

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In the end, I learned the importance of keeping my classes organized and paying close attention to deadlines. Having a planner to take notes while allowing myself time to complete assignments has helped me a lot throughout the semester.

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Three things that stood out to me during the course of the semester was the different philosophy's of education, the Leandro case, and the proper funding of education. All of these things helped me as an educator. I am able to relate to students in my classroom effectively and help them understand that they can help improve the circumstances of their school. Being a teacher takes more than being the smartest person in the room. As educators, regardless of our personal circumstances, have to understand that our children need that extra push, but they also need that extra support so that they would understand that their efforts are for nothing.

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Something that I enjoyed the most about the class was making the connection between school funding, home environments, etc. with school performance. After learning that the wealth gap between schools can be rather large, it has led me to thinking that all schools should be funded equally or at least given the amount of funding they need in order to promote god school performance from students.

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Something that I liked while taking this course was that you really got to see the history behind all education. Doing the Becoming a Teacher Advocate Paper helped me understand students' struggles during class and what I can do to help them succeed in the curriculum.

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I also really enjoyed learning about how important equity is when it comes to education. Including equity in the classroom can help students to not only feel equal to one another but to also make them feel comfortable when they have a specific question about something.

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Another thing I really enjoyed during this course was the different learning team assignments we did. Doing these helped me to better my Becoming a Teacher Advocate Paper and helped my group to bounce ideas to gain a better understanding.