Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - EDUC 252 D100

Introduction to Reflective Practice (4)

Class Number: 5772

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 1:30–5:20 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:

This course will tie together theories and classroom practices. Borrowing ideas from relevant academic literature, and local and online resources, the discussions will focus on reflective practice and practitioner philosophy in education. This course will aid students in understanding how concerns and questions are developing and interwoven in our educational practices. The course will function as a forum to discuss educational issues and practices in our societies as well as those of the students as pre-service educators.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Explain key concepts and characteristics of reflective practice in education;
  • Develop their own perspectives and sense of being a reflective educator;
  • Demonstrate a developing understanding and capacity for engaging in reflective practices in education.

Grading

  • In-class Activities 50%
  • Paper 25%
  • Research Project 25%

NOTES:

There will be no final examination in this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Students are not required to purchase any texts for this course. All assigned readings, videos, and other resources will be available online or through the SFU library.

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