Foundations discussion guide edpl 301 foundations of education User Manual

Chapter 1, pp. 1-8 
Spring states that “one’s knowledge, images, and emotions regarding the past have an impact on 
future actions.  Individuals often make decisions based on what they believe to be the historical 
purposes and goals of an institution.”  Explain.  
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What is the meaning of the term “culture war?”  Why is this concept particularly relevant to the 
United States? Today?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What does Spring mean when he contends that ideological management is a product of the 
struggle between differing political and economic groups?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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