Potomac High – Foundations of Education
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
This course introduces and provides a foundation for students interested in a career as an educator. Presenting both historical and current views of teaching and education, this course encourages students to think deeply, broadly, and systematically about the components of teaching and what teachers do. The course provides theory based views of educational history, teaching practices, various contexts of teaching and teacher and contemporary issues related to teacher education. This yearlong course is highly recommended for those students interested in The Teacher Academy of Maryland TAM or the Early Childhood Education program.
Grades: 9-10
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