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ELED 242: Foundations of Elementary Education

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education as they relate to elementary schools, with a particular emphasis on teaching a culturally diverse population. Develops an understanding of the relationship between society and education. Notes: Requires school-based field experience during course. Offered by School of Education. Limited to two attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: EDUC 200: Introduction to Teaching EDUC 301: Introduction to Diverse Learners
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 001, CRN 13003, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Debra Sprague
  • Spring 2025, Section: 003, CRN 19677, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kathryn Olson

Upcoming Sections

  • Summer 2025, Section: A03*, CRN 41673, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Charlene O'Brien

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Fall 2024, Section: 001, CRN 79611, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Beverly Shaklee
  • Summer 2024, Section: A03, CRN 42616, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Charlene O'Brien
  • Spring 2024, Section: 001, CRN 17030, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Beverly Shaklee
  • Spring 2024, Section: 004, CRN 22957, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kathryn Olson
  • Fall 2023, Section: 002, CRN 83164, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kathryn Olson
  • Summer 2023, Section: A03, CRN 44247, Format: Online, Instructor: Debra Sprague
  • Spring 2023, Section: 002, CRN 20331, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jenni Coakley
  • Spring 2023, Section: 003, CRN 23946, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Kathryn Olson
  • Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 76349, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kathryn Olson
  • Summer 2022, Section: A02, CRN 44311, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Holly Glaser
  • Spring 2022, Section: 001, CRN 17358, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Rebecca Brusseau
  • Spring 2022, Section: 002, CRN 24832, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jeffrey Vomund
  • Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 81366, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Kathryn Olson
  • Summer 2021, Section: A02, CRN 43897, Format: Online, Instructor: Charlene O'Brien
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 20885, Format: Online, Instructor: Kaleigh O'Donnell
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL2, CRN 21682, Format: Online, Instructor: Holly Glaser
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL4, CRN 84492, Format: Online, Instructor: Debra Sprague