Course Offering
Note: Course offerings subject to change. Current scheduling information available at go.sfu.ca or contact us at educmast@sfu.ca. Consult your protem/supervisor prior to enrolling in courses outside your program.
The MEd program consists of the completion of a minimum of 24 units of core and elective course work and two extended essays.
The MA program consists of the completion of a minimum of 15 units of core course work and a Master's thesis.
This program is designed to offer flexibility for students by holding most classes in the late afternoon/evenings. Classes are held at both the Burnaby and Harbour Centre campuses.
A required seminar for first-year students in master programs in Educational Psychology that is also open to graduate students from any program of study. Each week we will explore seminal topics in Educational Psychology. Weekly meetings will consist of guest lectures by faculty members in Educational Psychology, group activities, and writing workshops.
A survey of major 20th century systems and paradigms that underlie research and theories in instructional psychology; addresses learning, cognition, motivation, methods of inquiry, and other cornerstones of the field.
Selective issues important and current in the fields of learning and developmental disorders are examined in depth. The objective is to enable students to master a significant body of knowledge in these areas and to identify areas of interest.
Sociocultural criticisms of traditional views of psychological development and learning are examined, and alternatives advanced by an array of sociocultural theories and research pertaining to individual and collective development are explored with particular attention to their relevance for educational contexts, practices, and aims.
An introduction to major paradigms of inquiry in educational psychology including their inherent assumptions, central concepts and dominant procedures. The practices of ethical scholarship and presentation and dissemination of knowledge in educational psychology are additional foci.
A required seminar for first-year students in master programs in Educational Psychology that is also open to graduate students from any program of study. Each week we will explore seminal topics in Educational Psychology. Weekly meetings will consist of guest lectures by faculty members in Educational Psychology, group activities, and writing workshops.
A survey of major 20th century systems and paradigms that underlie research and theories in instructional psychology; addresses learning, cognition, motivation, methods of inquiry, and other cornerstones of the field.
This course involves an examination of theoretical, empirical and practical literature on social and emotional development in young children and its application to education and school settings.
Selective issues important and current in the fields of learning and developmental disorders are examined in depth. The objective is to enable students to master a significant body of knowledge in these areas and to identify areas of interest.
An introduction to major paradigms of inquiry in educational psychology including their inherent assumptions, central concepts and dominant procedures. The practices of ethical scholarship and presentation and dissemination of knowledge in educational psychology are additional foci.
*Students are expected to register in the course offered in their semester. Students may take additional (not substitute) courses if they choose.
As approved by Senior Supervisor
Students will develop two extended essays based on seminal topics presented in required courses. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
The thesis is a research investigation designed to generate and/or critically examine new knowledge in the theory and/or practice of education. The thesis should normally be completed and approved in three terms. Students must also orally defend a written thesis proposal to their supervisory committee members prior to completing and defending the thesis. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Note: Course offerings subject to change. Current scheduling information available at go.sfu.ca or contact us at educmast@sfu.ca. Consult your protem/supervisor prior to enrolling in courses outside your program.
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