Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - EDUC 250 D100

Studies in the History of Education in the Western World (3)

Class Number: 4059

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A study of major trends in educational practice from antiquity to the present. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is especially designed to introduce the foundations of education to undergraduates seeking entry to teacher credential programs and are striving to become reflective practitioners, but it is a course particularly suitable for any student interested in the history of educational theory and practice in Western culture.

The focus of the course will be on ways in which contemporary educational theory and practice have emerged from the past.

 

Grading

  • Punctual and Regular Attendance - 1/2 of a mark will be lost for every late arrival and early departure, and 1 full mark will be deducted for each absence.*
  • Discussion Point Assignments 40%
  • Quizzes 30%
  • Term Paper 30%

NOTES:

* For excused absences, arrangements may be made with instructor to make up for lost marks. Only in the most exceptional and dire of circumstances will alternative arrangements be made for missing classes.

REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to punctual attendance, students will prepare, present, and participate in discussions on 10 written assignments based on the assigned readings, worth up to 4% each for a total of up to 40% of your final grade.

There will be 12 quizzes for the reading assignments, of which only the best 10 will be counted, worth up to 3% each for a total of 30% of your final grade.

There will be a term paper, worth 30% of your final grade.

Participation in class discussion is mandatory, not optional.

 All of your writing must result solely from your own effort.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There will be no text requirement for this course.

Selected readings provided.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Tarnas, Richard (1991). The passion of the Western mind: Understanding the ideas that have shaped our world view. New York: Ballantine Books.
ISBN: 9780345368096

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/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

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS