Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - EDUC 100W D100

Selected Questions and Issues in Education (3)

Class Number: 1369

Delivery Method: Distance Education

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to a small but representative sample of basic questions and issues in education. Students will examine questions relating to: the concept or idea of education; learning and the learner; teaching and the teacher; and more generally, the broader contexts of education. This course also introduces students to different ways of exploring educational questions and issues from philosophical and critical analysis, to historical and cross-cultural studies, to empirical research. Cannot be taken for credit by students with credit for 300 and 400 level education courses. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be delivered remotely with a mix of asynchronous and synchronous teaching.


The purpose of this course is to introduce students to educational issues, trends, and questions to gain an understanding of the complexity of educational theory and practice. This will include a consideration of the current COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for the discipline. Students will develop an understanding of educational issues at both theoretical and practical levels, alongside examining their own values, beliefs, assumptions, and questions about education. The course also focuses on supporting students to develop their writing skills, both generally and within the discipline. The course will be taught mostly asynchronously (no set lecture times), with some required synchronous meetings throughout the semester (3-4) at the original course time. Additionally, students are expected to engage in weekly small group discussions online, complete bi-weekly writing work, and write a final research paper.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Develop awareness of key educational issues and questions and how they intersect with broader social contexts
  • Learn to analyze and question educational issues in order to develop critical perspectives
  • Given that EDUC 100 is a “W” course (writing intensive), students will also learn skills to develop and improve their research and writing in the discipline

Grading

  • Attendance and Participation 15%
  • Discussion Posts 15%
  • Reading Responses 30%
  • Paper Proposal 10%
  • Final Research Paper 30%

NOTES:

There is no final exam for this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

A course reading list will be provided at the first week of class. All course readings will be available on CANVAS or accessible for free online through the SFU Library.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.