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Foundations of Education (EDTR 101)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Blended, In-person, Online

Is a course in which students survey the concepts essential to the development of the prospective teacher. Topics to be examined include: the profile of the teaching profession; historical foundations and perspectives impacting contemporary education and education reform; diversity; equity; learning differences; research-based instructional practice; professionalism and ethical responsibility; legal perspectives on education; and becoming a teacher in a challenging world. Through course assignments, students are involved actively in developing the oral, written, and technological skills required in the profession of teaching. Additionally, students develop the necessary attitudes and disposition of successful educators. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

Corequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 100).

Sections

Summer 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 07/13/2026 - 08/15/2026
    • Instructor: Melissa Lebowitz
    • Course ID: #52284

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the five week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/11/2026
    • Instructor: Paul Taylor
    • Course ID: #51900

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the six week session.

Fall 2026 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      R
      Location: Essex, BESS 200
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: David Maylish
    • Course ID: #91067

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Essex, BESS 200
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Jessica Brown-Strott
    • Course ID: #90467

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Dundalk, MASH 209

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Linda Gronberg-Quinn
    • Course ID: #92100

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: David Maylish
    • Course ID: #93081

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the late start ten week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Catonsville, CLLB 037
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Melissa Lebowitz
    • Course ID: #92865

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the late start ten week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Paul Taylor
    • Course ID: #90464

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      M
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • Instructor: Melissa Lebowitz
    • Course ID: #90466

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3