.
?
.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
?
EDUC24O-3 ?
SOCIAL ISSUES
IN
EDUCATION
?
D02.00
Instructor: Dr. Zahra Montazer
?
Phone: 250-782-5251
Dawson Creek Campus
?
email: montazer@nlc.bc.ca
Fall 2003
?
Office: 3317D
PREREQUISITE:
None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces students to a number of sociocultural issues affecting the procedures, and
conditions of our education. Studying perspectives and thoughts on education issues and application
of fruitful dialogues and critical thinking will stimulate students' reflection on the subject matter. In
addition to reviewing the impact of social issues on education generally, we will focus particularly on
selected themes including: issues arising from gender; issues arising from ethnic and cultural
differences; and issues deriving from the position of First Nations peoples within Canadian society.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course intends to improve students' ability to read critically, to evaluate and analyze the
available perspectives in the field and to relate them to educational system within which they will
work, and to contribute effectively to the shaping of the profession of which they will be a member.
COURSE EVALUATION:
Written responses to reading material
?
30%
Oral Presentations of research ?
20%
Organized summary of the research ?
10%
Final exam/dissertation ?
30%
Participation in class activities and discussions ?
10%
Written responses:
(4
written responses, in-class or take home, 7.5% each).
Take home assignments must be two pages long, typed double space, 12 font. They are to be handed
to the instructor in each meeting. They will be evaluated according to university criteria. Clear and
critical exposition of arguments and association of ideas from textbooks and personal experience.
Students will be notified in advance whether written responses would have to be completed in class
or taken home.
Oral Presentation: Possible topics for the oral presentation will be explored during the class.
Final exam OR dissertation:
Students will be notified of the final exam requirements in class. A
final dissertation will be assigned in the absence of a final exam. Final dissertation must be 6-8 pages
long, typed doubled space,
12
font. It will be evaluated according to university standards.
REQUIRED READING:
EDUC
240
Custom courseware
Additional sources relevant to each topic of study will be placed on reserve in the library.
CENTRE FOR ONLINE AND DISTA CE EDUCATION
?
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SPRING SEMESTER 2007 COURSE OUTLINE
EDUC 240-3 (EDUCATION)
SOCIAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION
C100 ?
(Multimedia CD)
This course introduces the study of public education as a social institution in terms of its origins,
character, consequences, and possible future. We will examine social issues in education by studying
cases related to real educational events. This means you will learn by the case method. You are
encouraged to explore, analyze, and raise questions concerning issues such as the aims and practices of
public schooling, education and socialization, streaming and testing, school knowledge, and social class,
racism, and sexism in education.
PREREQUISITE: None
TEXT(S):
None
REQUIREMENTS: Studying cases through questions ?
70%
(online discussions, drafts, revisions)
Written case study ?
20%
Self-evaluation profile ?
1070
REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact
the Centre for Students with Disabilities (604-291-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca ).
DELIVERY MODE: Print
WebCT
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee ?
$40.00
Deposit for additional materials ?
$25.00
Note: Every distance course includes a CODE package containing assignment deadlines and other
information. Please pick it up or ask that it be mailed when registering on g0SFU.
If one or more of these symbols appear at the top of this page, it indicates an equipment
requirement
computer (see over)
?
it
internet access
?
9 Audio CD
email
? 0 DVD
Last updated: 11/7/2006
1300 West Mall Centre
?
Phone: 604-291-3524 ?
Toll Free in Canada: 1-800-663-1411
?
Web: www.sfu.ca/cde
