Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - EDUC 250 D100

Studies in the History of Education in the Western World (3)

Class Number: 2952

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A study of major trends in educational practice from antiquity to the present. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is especially designed to introduce the foundations of education to undergraduates seeking entry to teacher credential programs and are striving to become reflective practitioners, but it is a course particularly suitable for any student interested in the history of educational theory and practice in Western culture. The focus of the course will be on ways in which contemporary educational theory and practice have emerged from the past.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

The educational goals of the course will be to help familiarize students on the whys and ways in which contemporary educational theory and practice have emerged from the past in the history of Western Culture.

Grading

  • Written Reflections (10 x 4%) 40%
  • Quizzes (12; 10 best will count towards final grade x 3%) 30%
  • Term paper 30%

REQUIREMENTS:

Class participation is not optional. One half of a mark will be lost for every late arrival and early departure, and one full mark will be deducted for each absence. For excused absences, arrangements may be made with instructor to make up for lost marks.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

No required text for this course

RECOMMENDED READING:

Tarnas, Richard (1991). The passion of the Western mind: Understanding the ideas that have shaped our world view. New York: Ballantine Books.
ISBN: 9780345368096

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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