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Melanie Young

Phone: TBD

Tuesdays & Thursdays 13:30-15:20

AQ 4150

PREREQUISITE:

None.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an introductory course aimed at beginning students. Diverse motivations for taking the course

might include past or present experiences as a learner, the possibility of a teaching career, concern about

political and cultural issues related to schools, or an interest in changing conceptions of education in a

postmodern world. No prior or further study of education is assumed. Together we will explore

fundamental questions arising from a series of shared readings and from our own experiences with

learning and teaching. There will be opportunities to contribute to shaping the content of the course. You

will be expected to participate in small group discussions and to complete a variety of writing

assignments. At the end of the course you should have a better understanding of the multifaceted nature

of teaching and learning, and of some of the ways in which they can fruitfully be investigated. You will

also have developed skills in critical reading and writing at the university level.

A detailed outline of topics will be available in the first class.

REQUIRED TEXTS

Anderson, Laurie H. (1999). Speak. New York: Penguin. ISBN 014131088X (paperback).

Codell, Esme R. (1999). Educating Esme: Diary of a teacher's first year. Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin

Books. ISBN 1565122798 (paperback).

Osborne, Ken. (1999). Education: A guide to the Canadian school debate - Or, who wants what and

why? Toronto: Penguin Books. ISBN 0140284435

Other readings will be available from time to time in class.

REQUIREMENTS

Weekly attendance and participation in activities /discussions:

25%

In-class group teaching assignment:

15%

Written work related to readings and discussions: 40%

Final exam: 20%

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