The foundations of education are three distinct scholarly traditions of practice – philosophy of education, history of education, and sociology of education – that inform education and conceptualize frameworks for education research. Here are three suggested areas of study in Foundations, each built around core course offerings: • Philosophy, History & Sociology of Education: study all the foundations or specialize in one; learn how to use a method of inquiry for individual or collective practice. • Value, Bias & Social Justice: examine key themes, their socio-historical influence and value for decision-making in policy and practice. • Arts, Media & Culture: study the arts as historical, sociological, and philosophical projects in teaching, learning and research.

This program is designed for those working in traditional education systems (schools, school boards, government ministries of education, teachers’ unions), as well as for those in any other occupation requiring knowledge of the history and philosophy of education.