Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - EDUC 252 D100

Introduction to Reflective Practice (4)

Class Number: 7683

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Provides opportunities for prospective educators to begin their development as reflective practitioners. Through readings, classroom activities and discussions, and interactions with students and practicing teachers, students will be exposed to various educational issues and questions. They will be given time to explore their own values and beliefs about education and teaching. Time may be spent observing in a selection of educational settings, and there may be opportunities to work with learners individually, and in small and large groups. Students enrolled in or with credit for EDUC 401, 402, 403 or holding a teaching certificate may not take this course for credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

The purpose of this course is to critically explore the relationship between reflective theory and practice as a prospective educator and reflective practitioner. This course will aid students in understanding how concerns and questions are developing and interwoven in our educational practices. Through selected readings, classroom learning experiences, inquiry and dialogue, students will explore key theoretical conceptualizations of reflective practice and engage in self-reflection to better understand the beliefs, frameworks and narratives that shape our assumptions about teaching and learning.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course provides learning opportunities for students to:

  • Explain key concepts and characteristics of reflective practice in education
  • Develop their own perspectives and sense of being a reflective educator
  • Demonstrate a developing understanding and capacity for engaging in reflective practices in education

Grading

  • Reading responses and dialogues 30%
  • Journal/critical reflections and narratives 40%
  • Group Inquiry project and presentations 30%

NOTES:

There is no final examination for this course.

Students in all Faculty of Education courses are encouraged to review policies pertaining to academic integrity available on the Undergraduate Programs website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/teaching/t10-02.htm

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required text for this course. The course reading materials will be posted online and developed throughout the semester in response to class members’ interests and experience. Students will be researching information through various sources and methods as part of their learning process.

RECOMMENDED READING:

A key resource for your reading can be found online through the SFU library:

Lyons, N. (Ed.) (2010). Handbook of reflection and reflective inquiry (electronic resource): Mapping a way of knowing for professional reflective inquiry. New York: Springer.
ISBN: 9780387857435

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