Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - EDUC 912 G001

Colloquium in Curriculum Theory (II) (3)

Class Number: 2436

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is designed to introduce students to selected issues and questions in the scholarly literature on curriculum theory in relation to epistemology and education. Guiding our inquiry with questions such as ‘What is curriculum? ‘Who is it for?’, ‘What values does it represent?’, we will examine the theories and ideologies that influence our teaching. Some of the themes we will address may include: a brief historical survey of curriculum studies in North America; power; identity, culture, and language; epistemological diversity; addressing difference.   As this course is a colloquium integrated with EDUC 922, the themes for the course, learning goals, and readings will be finalized in consultation with students, in the first class of the semester. The course content will reflect participants’ prior and ongoing research topics and interests, as well as their academic needs, aspirations, and goals.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Consistent with the program goals for students in the eTAP program, this course will focus on developing students’

  • understanding of historical and contemporary educational theories through the application of these ideas in the analysis of social, moral, cultural, ecological, and political environments;
  • understanding of educational ideas from a variety of traditions and historical periods;
  • proficiencies in inquiry, analysis, interpretation, and theory-building within research and educational practices;
  • conceptual understanding of the relationships between theory, practice, and reflection in education through disciplined study, dialogue, presentations, and academic writing.  

Grading

  • Leading a seminar 20%
  • Reading responses 30%
  • Final paper 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All assigned readings will be available through the SFU Library electronic journals/ ebooks, or as distributed in class.  

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://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