# EDF 4550: Critical Focus on Education

- By: Jeanne Okrasinski
- Publisher: Eastern Illinois University
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Eastern_Illinois_University/EDF_4550%3A_Critical_Focus_on_Education)
- Licence: Public domain
- Read at LibreTexts: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Eastern_Illinois_University/EDF_4550%3A_Critical_Focus_on_Education
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/socialsci-389408/pdf

This text centers on reading, writing, and reflecting on critical issues in teaching and learning. The curriculum bridges educational theory with practice by exploring historical contexts, current trends, and laws. Key topics include philosophy, curriculum design, technology integration, competency-based education, and modern social issues like school safety and public health.