Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2018 - EDUC 252 D100

Introduction to Reflective Practice (4)

Class Number: 4201

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 7 – Jun 18, 2018: Tue, Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Provides opportunities for prospective educators to begin their development as reflective practitioners. Through readings, classroom activities and discussions, and interactions with students and practicing teachers, students will be exposed to various educational issues and questions. They will be given time to explore their own values and beliefs about education and teaching. Time may be spent observing in a selection of educational settings, and there may be opportunities to work with learners individually, and in small and large groups. Students enrolled in or with credit for EDUC 401, 402, 403 or holding a teaching certificate may not take this course for credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the history, theories, and practices of reflective education. Students will develop an understanding of reflective practice at both theoretical and practical levels. A central aspect of this course is to create awareness about the beliefs, values, and assumptions that we carry with us as learners and educators and critically examine the impact they may have on our approach to teaching and learning. Lastly, this course aims to begin developing a reflective practice skillset that students can use in their future education and practice.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Develop an understanding of the history, purposes, and different styles of reflective practice
  • Gain an appreciation for the complexity of teaching and learning and the role of reflective practice in meeting these complexities
  • Gain awareness of one’s beliefs, values, and assumptions about education and the ways in which these may impact you as a practitioner
  • Develop an approach to reflective practice that is meaningful and useful for you
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses in your reflective practice and develop ways to apply strengths and work on weaknesses
  • Construct a reflective practice skillset that will be applicable to current and future practice

Grading

  • Participation and Attendance 20%
  • Reading Responses 30%
  • Reflective Learning Portfolio 50%

NOTES:

There is no final exam for this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

A course reading list will be provided at the first week of class. All course readings will be available on CANVAS, accessible for free online through the SFU Library, or provided in class.

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