What happens in classrooms is not accidental; learning activities, grading practices, curriculum and classroom climate are all reflective of choices teachers make informed by their own educational philosophies. The study of this phenomena is known as “pedagogy.” This course empowers students to evaluate their educational experiences by acknowledging all of the philosophical and human dimensions of teaching and learning. Learners investigate the “art and science” of teaching and learning by surveying some of the most influential political, economic, social, and cultural conditions that have impacted education. Through this work, learners will leave empowered and better able to understand the schooling processes of which they are a part.