Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - EDUC 252 E100

Introduction to Reflective Practice (4)

Class Number: 6636

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 4:30–7:20 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:

This course will be delivered remotely and asynchronously with synchronous office hours.


The purpose of this course is to critically explore the relationship between reflective theory and practice as a prospective educator and reflective practitioner. This course will aid students in understanding how concerns and questions are developing and interwoven in our educational practices. 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 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

  • Open book quizzes and online participation 60%
  • Learning portfolio 40%

NOTES:

This course will be delivered remotely and asynchronously with synchronous office hours.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There is no required text for this course. The course reading materials will be posted online 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:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).