Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - EDUC 327 D100

Self, Psychology and Education (3)

Class Number: 3686

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units, including EDUC 220.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A critical examination of theoretical and empirical programs of inquiry in educational psychology that are concerned with the self (e.g., self-esteem, self-concept, self-directed or self-regulated learning). Students will participate in a wide-ranging seminar that considers topics such as the relationship between personal and social being, historical perspectives on the self, the formation of social identity, the roles of memory, imagination, and narrative in selfhood, the development of agency and self, and education and personhood.

COURSE DETAILS:

The purpose of this course is to promote critical consideration of the role of psychology in education with respect to issues of selfhood, personhood, and identity. Students in this course will participate in a wide-ranging seminar that considers topics such as: historical conceptions of the self; the relevance of psychological conceptions of the self to views of education and citizenship; the rise of psychology’s influence in educational contexts; perspectives and debates related to psychological features such as self-esteem and self-regulated learning; and psychology’s impact with respect to conceptualizing and studying issues of culture and identity in school and society. Understandings gained from such exploration will be applied to a critical consideration of theoretical and empirical programs of inquiry in educational psychology, especially those in the areas of self-esteem and self-regulated learning. Possible implications for classroom practice will be highlighted and debated, as will the broader roles of education and schooling within past and contemporary societies, especially with respect to the development of persons.

Due to the current public health circuumstances, this course will be delivered remotely. Class lectures and discussions will be held on Zoom. The class will take place on Tuesdays from 11:30 am until 2:20 pm. Participation during the scheduled time is mandatory for this course. You must be able to log in to Zoom for classes and be available for the entire time the class is scheduled, even if the class does not run for the full duration of the scheduled time.

Instructions and information regarding classes, including the Zoom link and password, will be posted on a CANVAS site for the course.

Grading

REQUIREMENTS:

Students are required to attend classes, complete readings prior to class, and participate in discussions. Grades will be derived from marks given for weekly preparation of brief summaries of readings (/15); and three take-home writing assignments (the first is /10; the second is /20; and the third is /40). The total achieved out of 85 marks will be rounded up to the nearest percentage.


Note: In the first class of the semester, important themes and their historical context are detailed in ways that set the foundation for the course. This material is not contained in the readings. It is strongly advised that students attend this first class. Students who do not will be at a significant disadvantage.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

All reading materials for the course are accessible from the SFU Library website or will be available for download 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 SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment 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. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

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).