Spring 2019 - EDUC 252 D200

Introduction to Reflective Practice (4)

Class Number: 8162

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

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 critically explore the relationship between reflective theory and practice as a prospective educator and reflective practitioner. Reflective practitioners are continuously learning from their experience because they have developed a critical reflective inquiry stance toward their professional practice. Through selected readings, classroom learning experiences, inquiry and dialogue, students will explore key theoretical conceptualizations of reflective practice and engage in self-reflection to better understand the beliefs, frameworks and narratives that shape our assumptions about teaching and learning.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course provides learning opportunities for students to:

  • explain key concepts and characteristics of reflective practice;
  • demonstrate a developing understanding and capacity for engaging in critical reflection and reflective inquiry;
  • develop an understanding of what it means to adopt a critical reflective inquiry stance;
  • recognize the value of reflective practice for personal growth and professional practice;
  • construct a set of reflective practice skills to assist in addressing complex issues and dilemmas

Grading

  • Reading responses and in class discussion 20%
  • Group Inquiry Project and Presentations 30%
  • Reflective Learning Portfolio and Narrative 50%

NOTES:

There is no final examination for this course.

Students in all Faculty of Education courses are encouraged to review policies pertaining to academic integrity available on the Undergraduate Programs website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/teaching/t10-02.htm

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required text for this course. The course reading materials will be posted on Canvas and developed throughout the semester in response to class members’ interests and experience. Students will be researching information through various sources and methods as part of their learning process.

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