Fall 2018 - EDUC 860 G001
The Learning Sciences and Education (3)
Class Number: 1945
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Phil Winne
winne@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4858
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Prerequisites:
An undergraduate course in educational psychology or a cognate area of psychology.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Theories and research about cognition, metacognition, motivation and self-regulated learning; applications to educational practice.
COURSE DETAILS:
Readings in the course are drawn from scholarly sources publishing conceptual articles, empirical research studies, synthetic reviews and meta-analyses. In-class activities include brief lectures, discussions of readings and small group activities to generate and share authentic applications of research. Each week, students write answers to questions requiring analysis, critical interpretation and synthesis of theories, applications and research methods.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Students completing this course should be able to:
- explain key concepts in learning science.
- describe, compare and illustrate representative theories and models of learning and motivation.
- describe and evaluate methodologies used to conduct empirical research in learning science.
- investigate and judge claims about learning and motivation.
- generate and justify hypotheses about factors affecting learning and motivation.
Grading
- Randomly sampled written responses to questions posed for each class will be graded. 100%
REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance and participation in class activities.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Students download readings (approx. 50-75 pp./week) through the Library’s access to electronic databases. Some items may be placed on reserve in electronic or hard copy.
Graduate Studies Notes:
Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.
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