Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - EDUC 841 G001

Seminar in Educational Psychology (3)

Class Number: 1105

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

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.

COURSE DETAILS:

Professors in the educational psychology program introduce themselves and their programs of research, field questions about research and scholarship, and discuss the graduate student experience. Course readings provide a survey of several major theoretical perspectives and research findings. Drawing on book chapters and articles, students lead seminars to explore theory, recommend evidence-based instructional practices and sketch future research.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

1. Analyze key features of several areas in educational psychology.
2. Examine and critically evaluate theory and research in educational psychology.
3. Propose and justify next steps in theorizing about, researching and applying educational psychology.
4. Understand fundamentals of research design and data analysis.
5. Evaluate sources of information about educational psychology.
6. Cultivate knowledge of resources – peers, professors, library supports, online tools, university services – contributing to a successful graduate experience.

Grading

  • Students will submit mini-papers (750-1000 words ~ 3 pp.) and argument maps on theories, research and debatable issues in educational psychology 85%
  • Draft versions of papers and maps will be presented to the seminar for peer feedback. The number and details about these assignments will be presented in the first class. 15%

REQUIREMENTS:

Participation in class. 20-50 pages reading per week.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

A syllabus will be distributed in the first class.

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:

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

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS