Spring 2023 - EDUC 961 G031

Educational Governance, Reform and Diversity (5)

Class Number: 4757

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

  • Instructor:

    Michelle Nilson
    mnilson@sfu.ca
    604-551-2639
    Office: SRYC 5218
    Office Hours: By appointment

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The nature and impact of recent wide-ranging systemic educational reform in several different countries are critically examined, through two major themes. One theme is the politics and dynamics of governance, with a particular emphasis on participatory forms of political life in a heterogeneous society. The other theme is the politics and culture of difference, and the development of community which respects these differences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Meeting Dates:
Jan 13, 14 & 27, 28
Feb 10, 11
Mar 3, 4 & 31,
Apr 1

Meeting Times:
Fridays: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Meeting Location:
Room A2103, Yukon University

Additional Details:
Course materials will also be made available online in Canvas.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Knowledge:
a) To be able to compare and contrast different models of governance at local and global contexts.
b) To gain an appreciation for and insight into the concepts of governance
c) To understand principles of diversity in terms of knowledge(s), institutional cultures, and governance models

Self - reflection:
a) To share and contrast your perspectives on aspects of governance with colleagues through discussion, assessment, and case studies.
b) To reflect on areas of strengths and weaknesses of governance in relation to your own practice and context.
c) To connect your reflections to governance literature and class discussions.

Application to practice:
a) To construct a useful and diverse set of understandings of governance designed to assist you in addressing and comprehending complex issues as educators and administrators in your own field of practice.
b) To develop and improve your ability to critically engage with governance from design to implementation in the context of organizational challenges and change.

Grading

  • Annotated bibliography 25%
  • Literature review 25%
  • Selected Project 25%
  • Discussion Facilitation and Participation (Online and in person) 25%

NOTES:

Graduate General Regulations 1.5.1 Normal Grading System. (Normally, graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0)

Letter           GPA points      Grade (%)

A+

4.33

> 95

A

4.00

90 - 94.99

A

3.67

85 - 89.99

B+

3.33

80 - 84.99

B

3.00

75 - 79.99

B‐

2.67

70 - 74.99

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Selections from the following texts will be required reading and are provided online in our SFU Library Course Reserves:

**You do not have to purchase any texts for this class. We will be reading select chapters (not all) from the following texts:

  1. Porter, J. (2018). The Vertical Mosaic: An Analysis of Social Class and Power in Canada, 50th Anniversary Edition.
  2. Eastman, Jones, Trottier, & Begin-Caouette, (2022). University Governance in Canada
  3. Henry, Dua, James, Kobayashi, Li, Ramos, & Smith, (2017). The Equity Myth: Racialization and Indigeneity at Canadian Universities
  4. Ahmed, (2012). On Being Included: Racism and diversity in institutional life.
  5. OECD (2016). Governing Education in a Complex Word
  6. Voyageur, Brearley, & Calliou (Eds.), (2015). Restorying Indigenous leadership: Wise practices in community development
  7. Cantwell & Kauppinen (Eds.), (2014). Academic capitalism in the age of globalization.
  8. Slaughter & Rhoades, (2004). Academic capitalism and the new economy: markets, state, and higher education.
  9. HBR's 10 Must Reads on Change Management, Volumes 1 and 2.
  10. Westley, Zimmerman & Patton (2006). Getting to maybe: how the world is changed
  11. Wheatley (2006). Leadership and the new science discovering order in a chaotic world
REQUIRED READING:
Also on hold in the EDUC 961 Course Reserves at the SFU Library:
  1. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association : the official guide to APA style.
  2. Booth, Sutton, Clowes & Martyn-St James (2021). Systematic approaches to a successful literature review

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

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 website 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