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EDUC 252-4 ?

Introduction to Reflective Practice

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D100

Spring Semester 2008 (May 7-August 3)

? Instructor: Ann Chinnery

Mondays 08:30-12:20 ?

e-mail: achinner@sfu.ca

RCB 6136

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Office: 15-265 SFU Surrey

Phone: (778) 782 8123

PREREQUISITE: none

Please note: Students with credit for EDUC 401 or holding a teaching certificate may not take

this course for credit.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course will provide opportunities for prospective teachers to begin their development as

reflective practitioners. Through readings, classroom activities and discussions, and interactions

with students and practicing teachers, students will be exposed to various educational issues

and questions. We will explore the academic literature on reflective practice in teaching as well

as engaging in reflective practice ourselves, paying particular attention to our theoretical

frameworks, values and beliefs about education and teaching.

OBJECTIVES

The course will aim to:

• cultivate a critical appreciation for the role of reflective practice in teaching

• foster the capacity for reflective inquiry

• enhance students' ability to participate in productive large and small group dialogues in a

community of inquiry

REQUIREMENTS

• weekly reflective journal - 507o

• active participation in reflective practice groups - 207o

• final paper - 307o

** Please note: There will be no final examination in this course.

READINGS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FICTIONAL WORKS:

Coyote, I. (2000).

Close to Spiderman.

Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press. ISBN 1551520869

Haddon, M. (2003). The curious incident of the dog in the night-time.

Toronto: Random House

ISBN 0385659792

Morrison, T. (1970).

The bluest eye.

New York: Plume. ISBN 0452273056

Potok, C. (1972).

My name is Asher Lev.

New York: Ballantine. ISBN 0449207145

Robinson, E. (2001).

Monkey Beach.

Toronto: Vintage Canada. ISBN 0676973221

.plus other readings to be provided by the instructor.