Spring 2019 - EDUC 971 G001
Advanced Topics in Educational Psychology (4)
Class Number: 1257
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Tue, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Phil Winne
winne@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4858
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Prerequisites:
EDUC 860.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
In-depth critical analysis of select topics in educational psychology. Students with credit for EDUC 865 may not take this course for further credit.
COURSE DETAILS:
Students are mentored to design and develop a complete proposal seeking funds from SSHRC's Insight grant program for a 3- to 4-year program of research on a self-selected topic in educational psychology. The course begins with (a) an introduction to the SSHRC Insight program, (b) background readings and deep dive into a sample SSHRC proposal and (c) considerations for planning, preparing and drafting successful grant proposals. This sets a stage for each student to present a series of seminars describing their evolving SSHRC research proposal. Students identify 1-2 readings for each seminar. The course ends with in-class presentations summarizing each student's complete grant proposal.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
- deepen understanding of select topics in educational psychology.
- extend perspective about research in educational psychology.
- analyze and constructively critique paradigms that shape research in educational psychology
- build skills used in developing proposals for research funding.
Grading
- In-class presentations (4-5) on research issues in educational psychology. 20%
- Research proposal suitable for submission to the SSHRC Insight Grants program. 80%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Background readings available through the SFU Library.
A sample SSHRC grant proposal provided by the instructor.
Students identify readings that classmates can download via the Library’s access to electronic sources. Rarely, an item may be placed on Library reserve as a hard copy.
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:
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