Summer 2020 - EDUC 100W D300

Selected Questions and Issues in Education (3)

Class Number: 1378

Delivery Method: Distance Education

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 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 offered remotely with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous instruction.



Through online discussions, readings, videos and reflection writing assignments, this introductory course offers students the opportunity to think critically about the nature, meaning and purpose of education. EDUC 100W introduces to students a variety of critical issues in education like democracy and diversity in educational settings, minority education in Canada, and multicultural and antiracist education. Students will reflect on and analyze their own worldviews, assumptions, educational experiences and learning process as they related to the course topics.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

EDUC 100W is a writing intensive course, so the assumption of this course is that students think critically about the concepts and topics presented in each module and then voice their opinion about those issues in written form. Therefore, while developing awareness and critical perspectives on a variety of complex issues in educational settings, students will develop their writing skills. Through online discussions and reflection writing assignments, students connect their personal experience, observation, and belief to the course materials.

Grading

  • Attendance and Participation 15%
  • Online Discussion 20%
  • Critical Reflection Essays 50%
  • Interview 15%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

No Textbooks. All assigned readings, videos, and other resources will be available through Canvas

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.