Fall 2015 - EDUC 299 D100
Special Topics (3)
Class Number: 6935
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Andrea Sator
ajsator@sfu.ca
Office Hours: By appointment -
Instructor:
Nancy Johnston
davidge@sfu.ca
Office Hours: By appointment
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Course will explore issues of current concern. Subjects to be taught and the exact assignment of units (2 or 3) will be announced prior to the beginning of each term. Course may be on a pass/fail basis. Variable units: 2, 3. A maximum of 12 units in education special topics courses may be used towards a bachelor of education degree or a bachelor of general studies (EDUC) degree.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Description and Rationale:
This course will provide students with the understanding, skills and knowledge required for designing, implementing and assessing experiential learning curricular activities. Particular attention will be paid to the ways in which experiential learning differs from traditional lecture-learning and how curriculum can be designed to foster and facilitate transformative learning experiences.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
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recognize the characteristics and values of experiential learning as a teaching and learning approach
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analyze models and values of experiential learning
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understand various theories and draw conclusions that provide a pedagogical framework for experiential
learning
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combine distinctive features of experiential learning
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integrate teaching methods and practices into curriculum design for experiential learning
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design assessment and evaluation methods for experiential learning
Grading
- Individual Participation (online and in-class) 10%
- Individual Reflective Journals 10%
- Individual Paper 20%
- Group Project Proposal 10%
- Group Assessment Design 15%
- Group Final Project 35%
NOTES:
REQUIREMENTS:
Students are expected to attend all classes, complete the required readings and learning activities, actively participate in discussions and group activities, and submit all assignments on time. Medical or other appropriate documentation may be required unless you have permission from the course instructor to be absent. Late written assignments will only be accepted and graded if the instructor has granted an extension in advance of the deadline.
Please review the university policies for academic integrity and student conduct on the Undergraduate Programs website: http://www.educ.sfu.ca/ugradprogs/student_resources/index.html
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice, Jennifer Moon (Full text available online: http://perpustakaandeajulia.weebly.com/uploads/1/8/2/6/1826127/a_handbook_of_reflective_and_experiential_learning_-_theory_and_practice.pdf)
Additional readings will be provided by the Course Instructors.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS