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CENTRE FOR ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
FALL SEMESTER 2005 COURSE OUTLINE
EDUC
383-3
(EDUCATION)
ST: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO TEACHING LITERACY
Drawing on recent developments in literacy theory and research, Educ 383 looks at new approaches to
engaging students' imaginations in learning the tools of literacy with the ideas of the Russian
psychologist Vygotsky. We examine the historical roots of literacy (a very odd type of behavior—no
other animal engages in anything like it). The course is designed for in-service and pre-service teachers.
PREREQUISITE:
60 credit hours.
TEXT(S):
None.
REQUIREMENTS:
Participation in online discussion forum ?
15%
Assignment #1
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15%
Assignment #2
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1570
Take-home midterm exam ?
207o
Assignment #3 ?
15%
Take-home final exam
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207o
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:
WebCT
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee ?
$40.00
Deposit for additional materials ?
$25.00
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If one or more of these symbols appear at the top of this page, it indicates an equipment requirement:
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1300 West
Mall Complex
JR computer (see over) ?
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CD player ?
0 TV (Knowledge Network)
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Phone: 604-291-3524
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internet access
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9 Audio cassette player '& telephone (teleconference) ?
Toll-free in BC:
1-800-66:3-1411
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_____________________________ ?
Fax:
604-29:1-4964
email ?
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Last updated: 7/4/2005
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www.sfu.calcde
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CENTRE FOR ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION
?
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
FALL SEMESTER 2005 COURSE OUTLINE
EDUC
383-3
(EDUCATION)
ST: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO TEACHING LITERACY
Drawing on recent developments in literacy theory and research, Educ 383 looks at new approaches to
engaging students' imaginations in learning the tools of literacy with the ideas of the Russian
psychologist Vygotsky. We examine the historical roots of literacy (a very odd type of behavior—no
other animal engages in anything like it). The course is designed for in-service and pre-service teachers.
PREREQUISITE:
60 credit hours.
TEXT(S):
None.
REQUIREMENTS:
Participation in online discussion forum ?
15%
Assignment #1 ?
157o
Assignment #2
?
157o
Take-home midterm exam
?
207o
Assignment #3
?
157o
Take-home final exam
?
207o
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:
WebCT
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee
?
$40.00
Deposit for additional materials ?
$25.00
?
If one or more of these symbols appear at the top of this page, it indicates an equipment requirement:
?
1300
West Mall Complex
computer (see over)
?
0 CD player
?
0 TV (Knowledge Network) ?
Phone: 604-291-3524
'.& internet access ?
Q Audio cassette player 'a' telephone (teleconference)
?
Toll-free in BC: 1-800-663-1411
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_____________________________ ?
Fax:
604-291-4964
ED email
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VCR
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I
Last updated: 7/4/2005
Web: www.sfu.ca/cde
