Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2021 - EDUC 828 G001

Instructional Practices for Inclusive Classrooms (3)

Class Number: 5116

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Thu, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 826 or consent of the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Reviews policies and procedures intended to support learning of children with high-incidence disabilities in general education classrooms.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course is grounded in critical inclusive pedagogy, decolonial theory, disability and equity studies. It takes the intersectional lens and acknowledges students’ multiple identities and the disabling mechanisms embedded in the educational systems. This course challenges ableist school and classroom participation structures and the mainstream “inclusion” narrative. What it means to think, engage, and teach inclusively is one of the questions guiding the course.

The course combines synchronous and asynchronous e-learning. While participation in live, synchronous class discussions via Zoom once a week is highly encouraged and recommended to build a community and sense of belonging within a course, it is not a requirement. Participants of the course will be able to self-pace their learning. In effort to support participants’ learning, a set of one-on-one Zoom sessions will be offered throughout the course.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Participants of the course will be introduced to the analytical tools that will allow them to (a) challenge the mainstream, ableist, colonial narrative at schools; and (b) design classroom policies and practices that support all students’ histories, cultures, and voices.

Grading

  • reading reflections (weekly) 25%
  • video analysis of classroom practices (midterm project) 25%
  • thinking and teaching inclusively (final project) 50%

NOTES:

This course outline is a “living document” and, thus, is subject to change. Course details will be discussed during the first week.

REQUIREMENTS:

Participation and completion of all major learning activities throughout the course. The reading load will be 40-50 pages per week. Participants will be asked to watch/listen 1.5-2 hours of video/podcast content per week as well as engaged with critical analytical writing.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Syncronous e-learning will be offered through Zoom and asychronous e-learning will be supported through Canvas and SFU library. A laptop, microphone, camera, access to internet; software for reading, listening, writing, and viewing electronic sources (pdfs, word documents, images, audio, and video files) will be crucial for participation in the course.

REQUIRED READING:

A set of required readings, videos, podcasts, and recorded lectures will be delivered digitally through Canvas and SFU library. No need for the course materials purchase.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Recommended materials will be posted on Canvas.

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 2021

Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses.  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).