Spring 2019 - EDUC 904 G031
Fieldwork III (5)
Class Number: 5855
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Location: TBA
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Instructor:
David Zandvliet
dbz@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5680
Office: Surrey 5355 (Galleria 5)
Description
COURSE DETAILS:
This practical course concentrates on assisting students to develop and synthesize a theoretical framework for ecological education -- developing aspects of pedagogy, or other aspects related to the interpretation of professional practice or curriculum with/in this perspective (e.g. action research, curriculum development or curriculum implementation). The final paper will also relate aspects of personal and professional growth. Course experiences will allow participants to refine their ideas around theories of education “in”, “for” and “about” the environment and allow for reflection, critique and revision of a final (descriptive) summative paper.
The seminar portion of the course will provide students with further opportunities to refine their ideas through case study, practice instruction, demonstration, and role-play.
Meeting Days:
Saturdays and Sundays
Meeting Times:
8:40 am - 4:30 pm (with one overnight retreat January 26th)
Meeting Dates:
January 12, 13
January 26, 27
February 16, 17
March 2, 3
Meeting Location:
SFU Surrey: Room 3280, Surrey Campus plus a variety of field locations including Surrey Nature Centre, Great Blue Heron Reserve and Boundary Bay Regional Park, dates TBA.
Please note with regard to the required field experiences: there are some minimal risks associated with this activity including encounters with wildlife, insect bites, scratches, and abrasions, etc.
Grading
- Participation and leadership in a variety of planned practical field experiences 50%
- Submission of a written summative paper: Foundational/Conceptual Framework 50%
NOTES:
This couse is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
REQUIREMENTS:
Both components of the course must be passed to obtain a satisfactory grade in this course.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
A collection of supplemental readings will be available by 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
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