Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - EDUC 414 F100

Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies (4)

Class Number: 4796

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jun 27 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Shauna Nero
    shauna_nero@sfu.ca
    Office Hours: Please contact instructor by e-mail to set up an online appointment

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Focuses on teaching secondary school social studies and addresses aspects of the theory and practice of social studies education. Students examine their own thinking about social studies education through critical reflection, work with the prescribed curriculum, and explore various ways to develop engaging learning experiences for young adults within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods.

COURSE DETAILS:

Focuses on teaching secondary school social studies and addresses aspects of the theory and practice of social studies education. Students examine their own thinking about social studies education through critical reflection, work with the prescribed curriculum, and explore various ways to develop engaging learning experiences for young adults within a consistent framework using appropriate instructional materials and methods.

NOTE: This course is taught in French.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Ce cours a pour but de mieux comprendre l'enseignement des sciences humaines à travers différentes méthodes et stratégies. Vous travaillerez individuellement, en partenaires et en petits groupes afin de mener des discussions, organiser un forum et développer une unité pour un niveau de votre choix. L'utilisation d'outils électroniques fait partie intégrale du cours.

Objectifs

  • Développer une compréhension de la complexité inhérente à l'enseignement des sciences humaines
  • Enseigner et évaluer les normes d’apprentissage du programme de sciences humaines en Colombie-Britannique
  • Critiquer des ressources d'apprentissage utilisées, ou pouvant être utilisées, en sciences humaines
  • Adopter une approche pensée historique pour enseigner le contenu et les compétences des sciences humaines
  • Partager des idées et des ressources d’une variété de sources

Grading

  • Discussions (en ligne et en personne) 30%
  • Exploration du concept de gouvernance autochtone et le processus des traités en Colombie-Britannique (à faire en équipe de deux) 30%
  • Présentation d’une mini-unité basée sur une compétence de la pensée historique et sa raison d’être basée sur la recherche (en équipe) 40%

NOTES:

*Il est possible que ces tâches soient modifiées. La liste des travaux à remettre sera présentée en détails lors de la première semaine de cours après que j’ai eu l’occasion de vous rencontrer et discuter de vos besoins.

A NOTER: Il n’y a pas d’examen final dans ce cours.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Case, R. & Clark, P. Eds. (2020). Learning to Inquire in History, Geography, and Social Studies: An Anthology  for Secondary Teachers. 4th The Critical Thinking Consortium.
ISBN: 978-1-9991413-0-1

Denos, M., Case, R. & Lévesque, S. (2013). Enseigner la pensée historique. The Critical Thinking Consortium and The Vancouver Foundation.
ISBN: 978-0-86491-350

Selected readings (to be found on Canvas)

Programme d’étude de sciences humaines https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/fr

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.

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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.