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TO:
Senate
TEL
FROM Wade Parkhouse, Dean, Graduate Studies
RE Faculty
of
Education
GS2012.10]
CC John Nesbit
DATE February 7, 2012
For information
Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of 6 February 2012, the SGSC
approved the following curriculum revisions:
Effective Date is September 2012
Faculty of Education
[GS2012.10]
Secondary Mathematics Education (Master of Education) Program
i) Change to program requirements: reduce the total units from 35 to 30 by
reducing the additional requirements
ii) Change to title and description: EDUC 844-5 Issues in Mathematics Education
Senators wishing to consult a more detailed report
of curriculum revisions
may do so by going to Docushare:
https://docushare.sfu.ca/dsweb/View/Collection-12682
If you are unable to access the information, please call 778-782-3168 or email
shellev eairfa),sfu.ca.
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ATTENTION: SGSC
FROM: Faculty of Education
RE: Major Program change - Secondary Mathematics Education (Master of
Education) Program
DATE: 2012 January 23
This proposed program change is to reduce the total program requirements from 35
units to 30 units by changing the additional requirements from 7 units to 2 units.
This program change was approved by the Education Graduate Studies Committee
201 1 November 24 and by the Faculty of Education Committee 2012 January 16.
The rationale, current and proposed calendar language is attached.
Sincerely,
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Robin Brayne,
Director
SIMON FR AS E R
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graduate programs
Proposed Program Change and Rationale
This proposed program change for the MEd Secondary Mathematics Education program is to reduce the total program
requirements from 35 units to 30 units by changing the additional requirements from 7 units to 2 units. The 2 units
requirement will, for all intents and purposes, be an elective course. By listing it as 2 units rather than 5 units it not
only brings it in line with Graduate General Regulations, it also gives students access to Mathematics courses (none of
which are 5 units).
Current Calendar Language
Secondary Mathematics Education (Master of Education) Program
Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University Calendar 20 J2 Spring
The master of education (MEd) is a professional degree signifying advanced knowledge about and advanced training in
educational practice.
This cohort program, leading to the MEd degree in the teaching of secondary school mathematics, is offered jointly by
the Faculty of Education and the Department of Mathematics. Students pursuing the MEd (course work) option will, in
addition to 28 units of required course work, complete a minimum of seven units of graduate electives in education
and/or mathematics, and a comprehensive examination.
Admission Requirements
See graduate general regulation 1.3 for University admission requirements. In exceptional circumstances, applicants
who do not meet these requirements may be considered if superior scholarly or professional achievement is
demonstrated.
Graduate education admission is granted to a specific degree and to a particular program or specialization. Updated
application
information
is
available
November
15
www.educ.sfu.ca/gs/degrccdiploma/masters.lUml.
All
applications
are reviewed once a year. Completed applications must be received by January 31.
Program Requirements
Students complete 35- 30 units, including all of
EDUC 844-5 T4*e-Reseafe4vBasis of Mathematics Education
Issues in Mathematics Education
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• EDUC 845-5 Learning Mathematics with Computers
EDUC 846-5 Foundations of Mathematics Education
EDUC 847-5 Teaching and Learning Mathematics
MATH 603-4 Foundations of Mathematics
MATH 604-4 Geometry
, aud-seven-uftks selected from Faculty of Education or Department of Mathematics graduate courses
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and a minimum of two units selected from Faculty of Education or Department of Mathematics graduate
/
courses.
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Comprehensive Examination
Candidates must complete a comprehensive examination by enrolling in EDUC 883. Normally, this occurs in the term
in which course requirements are completed or in the immediately following term.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations
(residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and
degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.
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Proposed Calendar Language
Secondary Mathematics Education (Master of Education) Program
Faculty of Education
Simon Eraser University Calendar 2012 Spring
The master of education (MEd) is a professional degree signifying advanced knowledge about and advanced training in
educational practice.
This cohort program, leading to the MEd degree in the teaching of secondary school mathematics, is offered jointly by
the
Faculty of Education and the Department of Mathematics. Students pursuing the MEd (course work) option will, in
addition to 28 units of required course work, complete a minimum of seven units of graduate electives in education
and/or mathematics, and a comprehensive examination.
Admission Requirements
See graduate general regulation 1.3 for University admission requirements. In exceptional circumstances, applicants
who do not meet these requirements may be considered if superior scholarly or professional achievement is
demonstrated.
Graduate education admission is granted to a specific degree and to a particular program or specialization. Updated
application information is available November 15 at vvww.educsfu.ca/gs/degreediploma/masters.html. All applications
are reviewed once
a
year. Completed applications must be received by January 31.
Program Requirements
Students complete 30 units, including all of
EDUC 844-5 Issues in Mathematics Education
•
EDUC 845-5 Learning Mathematics with Computers
EDUC 846-5 Foundations of Mathematics Education
EDUC 847-5 Teaching and Learning Mathematics
MATH 603-4 Foundations of Mathematics
•
MATH 604-4 Geometry
and
a
minimum of two units selected from Faculty of Education or Department of Mathematics graduate courses.
Comprehensive Examination
Candidates must complete a comprehensive examination by enrolling in EDUC 883. Normally, this occurs in the term
in
which course requirements are completed or in the immediately following
term.
.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations
(residence,
course
work,
academic
progress,
supervision,
research
competence
requirement,
completion
time,
and
degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.
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Re: Changes to the Master's Program
From:
Manfred Trummer <trummer@sfu.ca>
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Subject:
Re: Changes to the Master's Program
To: Susan Warren <slwarren@sfu.ca>
Cc:
Peter
Uljedahl
<llljedahl@sfu.ca>,
Tom
Archibald
<tarchi@sftj.ca>
Hi Susan
the proposed changes have the full support of the Mathematics Department.
Best wishes,
Manfred
Manfred Trummer, Professorand Chair
www.math.sfu.ca
trummer@sfu.ca
778.782.3378
On 11-11-2112:25 PM, Peter Uljedahl wrote:
Hello Manfred,
I am attaching the proposed changes to the Secondary Mathematics Master's Program that we
discussed. Could you please send a not to Susan Warren (cc'd here) informing her of your approval.
thank you.
Peter Uljedahl. PhD
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies
Associate Professor, Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby. BC,V5A1S6. Canada
Voice: 778-782-9079 (DGS business)
Voice: 778-782-5643 (research business)
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Spring 2012 Calendar \ Education \
Secondary Mathematics Education (Master
of Education) Program
Faculty
of Education
Simon Eraser University Calendar 2012 Spring
The master of education (MEd) is a professional degree signifying advanced knowledge about and
advanced training in educational practice.
Thiscohortprogram, leading to the MEd degree in the teaching of secondary school mathematics, is
offeredjointly by the Faculty
of Education and the Department of Mathematics. Students pursuing the
MEd (course work) option will, in addition to 28 units
of required course work, complete a minimum of
seven units of graduate electives in education and/or mathematics, and a comprehensive examination.
Admission Requirements
See graduate general regulation 1.3 for University admission requirements. In exceptional
circumstances, applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered if superior scholarly or
professional achievement is demonstrated.
Graduate education admission is granted to a specific degree and to a particular program or
specialization. Updated application information is available November 15 at
www,educ.sfu.ca/gs/degreediploma/masters. html. All applications are reviewed once a year. Completed
applications must be received by January 31.
Program Requirements
Students complete 35 units, including all of
EDUC 844-5 The Research Basis of Mathematics Education
EDUC 845-5 Learning Mathematics with Computers
EDUC 846-5 Foundations of Mathematics Education
EDUC 847-5 Teaching and Learning Mathematics
MATH 603-4 Foundations of Mathematics
MATH 604-4 Geometry
and seven units selectedfrom Faculty of Education or Department of Mathematics graduate courses.
Comprehensive Examination
Candidates must complete a comprehensive examination by enrolling in EDUC 883. Normally, this
occurs in the term in which course requirements are completed or in the immediatelyfollowing term.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the
academic requirements that are specified in the
Graduate GeneralRegulations (residence, course work,
academicprogress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, anddegree
completion), as well as the specific requirements for theprogram in which they are enrolled, as shown
above.
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facu11y of education
ATTENTION: SGSC
FROM: Faculty of Education
RE: Minor Course Change - EDUC 844
DATE: 2012 January 23
Please find attached a minor course change form and rationale for this change for
EDUC 844-5. We are requesting a title
and description change.
This minor course change was approved by the Education Graduate Studies
Committee 2011 November 24 and by the Faculty of Education Committee 2012
January 16.
Sincerely,
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Robin Brayne,
Director
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate Course Minor Change Form
This form is for an SFU department or program to request a minor change to an existing graduate course. After approval
and signature by the faculty graduate studies committee, this form should be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies
for approval by
the Senate
Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC). SGSC will forward the approval to Senate for information.
HB* DEPARTMENT
Department / School / Program
Education
Contact name
R. Brayne
Contact email
rbrayne@sfu.ca
Please revise the following elements of the indicated graduate course:
D Catalogue number D Units 0 Title
B
Description D Other:
HB> CURRENT COURSE
Please complete only the fields to be changed.
Program (eg. ECON)
EDUC
Number (eg. 810)
844
Units (eg.
A]
5
Course title (max 80 characters)
Research Basis of Mathematics Education
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Course description for SFU Calendar D see attached
An examination of critical issues, current
research and research practices in mathematics
education.
Availablecourse components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory • Practicum D Online D
Grading basis • Graded • Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
• In Progress/Complete •
Prerequisites (if any)
This is combined withan undergrad course. DYes D No
Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
Faculty graduate
APPROVALS
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ies committee name
OU
Senate graduate studies committee name
Signature
•B& REVISED COURSE
Please complete
only the fields to be changed.
Program (eg. ECON)
Number (eg. 810)
Course title (max 80 characters)
Issues in Mathematics Education
Units (eg. 4)
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Issues in Math Educ
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
An examination of critical issues, current
research, and practices in mathematics
education.
Available course components • Lecture
• Seminar
• Laboratory • Practicum D Online •
Grading basis
D Graded
D Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
Din Progress/Complete •
Prerequisites (ifany)
This is combined with an undergrad course. DYes DNo
Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
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Rationale for EDUC 844 Title and Description Change
The rationale for this change is that it will give greater scope to examine issues beyond research.
Research will still be part of the course. The revised course description is wider in range and
more inclusive to allow us to take advantage of local talent available to us for teaching the course
with whatever specialization that they may bring to it. This would allow us to capitalize on
presence of visiting scholars and/or members of the mathematics department with specific
interests in mathematics education.
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