Summer 2022 - EDUC 830 G031

Implementation of Educational Programs (5)

Class Number: 4798

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

  • Instructor:

    Gillian Judson
    gcj@sfu.ca
    778.782.8121
    Office: Zoom Office or Surrey Room 5126
    Office Hours: By appointment

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Problems and practices associated with innovation and implementation including the nature of change in the educational context, the roles of teachers, administrators, change agents, and evaluators.

COURSE DETAILS:

Meeting Dates:
April 1/2
May 27/28 (online classes)
July 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13

Meeting Times:
For May/June dates: Fridays 4:45 - 8:00 PM  & Saturdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM;
For Weekdays in July:  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Meeting Location:
All inclass dates in Room 5240, except July 8th, which is in Room 5080
SFU Surrey Campus

Additional Details:
This course will be taught in person primarily, with a few classes online (ZOOM)

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Students are expected to

  • demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the complex nature of educational implementation;
  • identify what promotes and what discourages innovation in educational contexts;
  • identify factors promoting inclusion and equity in change processes;
  • view educational change issues through an Indigenous model;
  • articulate the current state of and factors relating to professional learning in Canada;
  • critically and creatively address challenges involved in implementing an IE approach;
  • show personal and professional growth in their understanding and application of learning in relation to their professional practice and program experiences;
  • propose informed strategies for supporting successful (IE) change initiatives at group/organizational levels;
  • participate in an action research “critical friend group” to provide/receive thoughtful feedback to/from peers;
  • identify a research question, design a proposal, plan for field study and conduct an action research project;
  • experiment with data representation methods and demonstrate Ironic Understanding in the final action research report (i.e. radical epistemic doubt, reflexivity, coalescence, etc.). 

Grading

  • Collaborative Challenges 10%
  • Article Analysis/Graphic & Simplexity" Activity 20%
  • Final AR Report 70%

NOTES:

Collaborative  Challenges                                                                                              

>>Stakeholder Activity: Exploring Perspectives

>> IE Implementation Challenge: Recommendations      

10%

Article Analysis/Graphic & “Simplexity” Activity

20%

Final AR Report

70%

TOTAL

100%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Fullan M. (2001).  The new meaning of educational change. New York:  Teacher’s College Press. (3rd Ed.)  E-version available through the library.

Parsons, J., Hewson, K., Adrian, L., & Day, N. (2013). Engaging in action research: A practical guide to teacher-conducted research for educators and school leaders. Calgary: Brush Education Inc. www.brusheducation.ca/catalog/arts-education-social-sciences/books/engaging-in-action-research

+ additional readings assigned at the start of term in 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 SUMMER 2022

Teaching at SFU in summer 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction.  Some courses may be offered through alternative methods (remote, online, blended), and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes. 

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote, online, or blended courses 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.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the summer 2022 term.