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SELECTED QUESTIONS & ISSUES IN EDUCATION

(E200)

0 Meg Zuccaro ?

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Telephone: 604-202-9076

Tuesday 4:30-6:20 WMC

3535

Thursday 4:30-6:60 WMC 2200

PREREQUISITE:

None.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is an introductory course aimed at beginning students who may or may not be interested in

pursuing educational studies. Together we will identify and examine questions and issues relating to the

concept or idea of education. Situating our inquiry within the context of a global village and the

postmodern world we will consider concepts relating to learning and the learner, teaching and the

teacher, education and spirituality, contemplative pedagogy, and the role 'living inquiry' plays in our

lives as educators, students and human beings. Students will engage in collaborative and self-reflective

practice exploring the complex dynamics that mold and shape our lives and perspectives on education.

The course models a range of learning experiences, including: communal sites of learning, generative

dialogue, circle dynamics, contemplative inquiry, storytelling, individual and group presentations,

reflective practice and writing to learn.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Weekly discussions on-line and in tutorial -

50%

• Written responses to selected course readings - 30%

• Final exam - 20%

• Regular attendance is required

The completion of course requirements forms the basis for evaluation.

REQUIRED READINGS

Madson, Patricia Ryan (2005) improv wisdom. New York: Bell Tower ISBN 1-4000-8188-2

Wheatley, Margaret (2002) Turning to One Another. CA: Berrett-Koehler ISBN 1-57675-145-7

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

Students in all Faculty

of Education courses are encouraged to review policies pertaining to

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