Spring 2018 - EDUC 240 D100

Social Issues in Education (3)

Class Number: 3392

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Social functions of the school; education and socialization; social, political, economic and cultural influences on the institutions and practices of education. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts.

COURSE DETAILS:

Schools and society are closely connected. Beyond teaching academic subjects, schools serve different purposes within a society, such as transmitting culture, socializing the young or developing students. But social dynamics also shape schools and education in profound ways. Consequently, the implications of economic and political interests, culture, beliefs, thinking, and difference have to be accounted for in education. In this course, this two-way relationship between schools and society will be explored.

Grading

  • Class participation 20%
  • Individual project 25%
  • Reading journal 25%
  • Final in-class test 30%

NOTES:

  • Attendance is mandatory, roll will be taken both at lectures and tutorials
  • Engagement in class discussions is expected; in-class activities are dependent on your active participation
  • There will be no final exam, however, there will be a final test (in-class) during the last regularly scheduled lecture time
  • You should attend the first lecture even if you are on a waiting list only. Detailed information will be given during the first lecture.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Au, Wayne (Ed.) (2014, 2nd edition). Rethinking Multicultural Education: Teaching for Racial and Cultural Justice. Milwaukee: Rethinking Schools Publishers.
ISBN: 9780942961539

Sensoy, O., & DiAngelo, R. (2017). Is everyone really equal?: An introduction to key concepts in social justice education. Teachers College Press.
ISBN: 9780807758618

Some articles and/or reading materials will be provided electronically.

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