Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - EDUC 830 G001

Implementation of Educational Programs (5)

Class Number: 1130

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Jun 22, 2020: Mon, 4:30–9:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 30, 2020: Sat, 9:00 a.m.–3:50 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jun 13, 2020: Sat, 9:00 a.m.–3:50 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Problems and practices associated with innovation and implementation including the nature of change in the educational context, the roles of teachers, administrators, change agents, and evaluators.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Description: This course is concerned with, at one level, the implementation of an environmentally engaged, climate change aware, and culturally critical practice in a single teacher’s classroom.  However, nothing in education is ever as easy as it sounds and, as such, at another level this course will take a step back and explore in a more comprehensive way the theoretical ramifications of implementing education changes that go beyond those that have been described as “tinkering”.  By focusing on several key philosophical concepts germane to educational change such as epistemology, ontology, and axiology while also closely examining a series of historically successful educational implementations, even differing philosophies of education, the class will be able to come to grips in more substantive way with the complexities of educational change and in particular those germane to the environment, the nature/culture divide, and the challenges of climate change and beyond.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Course Description: This course is concerned with, at one level, the implementation of an environmentally engaged, climate change aware, and culturally critical practice in a single teacher’s classroom.  However, nothing in education is ever as easy as it sounds and, as such, at another level this course will take a step back and explore in a more comprehensive way the theoretical ramifications of implementing education changes that go beyond those that have been described as “tinkering”.  By focusing on several key philosophical concepts germane to educational change such as epistemology, ontology, and axiology while also closely examining a series of historically successful educational implementations, even differing philosophies of education, the class will be able to come to grips in more substantive way with the complexities of educational change and in particular those germane to the environment, the nature/culture divide, and the challenges of climate change and beyond.

Grading

  • Assessment and Evaluation will be discussed and developed throughout the course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Jickling, B., S. Blenkinsop, N. Timmerman, & M. Sitka-Sage. 2018. Wild Pedagogies: Touchstones for Re-negotiating Education and the Environment in the Anthropocene.  Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave-MacMillan. (Note: this text is available online in the SFU library so no need to purchase)

Further readings will be provided as the class progresses.

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:

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.