Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - EDUC 805 G001

Social Development in the School Context (3)

Class Number: 2252

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course involves an examination of theoretical, empirical and practical literature on social and emotional development in young children and its application to education and school settings.

COURSE DETAILS:

Note: Some weeks, we will meet synchronously for the entire class period. Other weeks, we may meet for half the time, and discuss an asynchronous lecture. More information on this schedule to be provided during Week 1.

This course will provide students with an overview of theory, research, and practice concerning children’s social-emotional development, social interactions, and relationships during the school years. The school is a central context for children’s social-emotional development, in which peers, teachers, families, communities, and cultural environments all play a role. We will explore developmental, relational, and social factors that underlie children's social-emotional competencies, and examine existing social-emotional practices and interventions designed to foster emotionally healthy, social young people. We will investigate and interrogate the role of culture and history (or lack thereof) in informing social-emotional interventions.  We will examine children’s social lives at school through a lens of equity, inclusion, and diversity.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of the course, it is expected that students will: 1. Be familiar with key concepts and ideas that comprise a number of theories related to social and emotional development; 2. Be familiar with key research findings stemming from these theoretical orientations; 3. Be familiar with school-based efforts aimed at supporting social and emotional development; 4. Be able to critically evaluate these efforts in light of theory and research evidence; and 5. Be familiar with critiques of key theories and ongoing debates / tensions surrounding issues in the field of social-emotional education.

Grading

  • Project 20%
  • Presentation 20%
  • Term Paper 35%
  • Reading responses / Reflections 15%
  • Participation 10%

NOTES:

Given that SFU is in the process of transitioning to online learning, the structure of exams and essay assessments is subject to change. More information about grading will be provided on the first day of class.

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Texts will consist of individual articles, to be uploaded to Canvas.

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:

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 SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 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).