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Program Requirements
Required Courses (12 credits)
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EDEM 609 Introduction to Educational Theory and Research (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Critical exploration of contemporary issues in educational theory and research, in terms of current scholarship in the field, current educational contexts, and student research. Educational issues as expressions of social, political, economic, epistemological and cultural reconfigurations.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: McDonough, Kevin Michael; Trimble, Lisa (Fall) Wall, Albert E; Nowak, Anita (Winter)
Fall, Winter
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EDEM 610 Leadership in Action (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Teaching of the use of reflective practice as a means of developing individual theories of action in educational settings. It provides students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to engage in processes that can improve individual and organizational performance. Special emphasis will be given to communication, problem solving and decision-making.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Peter, Patricia Anne; Conrod, Scott (Fall) Peter, Patricia Anne; Robertson, Kenneth (Winter)
Fall
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EDEM 673 Leadership Theory in Education (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Concepts of leadership and the role of leadership in educational settings.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Robertson, Kenneth (Fall) Shariff, Shaheen (Winter)
Winter
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EDEM 690 Research Methods: Philosophy and Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Overview of the epistemological foundations of a range of research methods, including but not limited to quantitative, philosophical, qualitative, arts-based, and mixed methods.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Asghar, Anila (Fall) Churchill, Andrew; Boyle, Dale; Morand, Louise (Winter) Boyle, Dale; Lewkowich, David Derek (Summer)
Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
Complementary Courses (27 credits)
24 credits selected from the following courses:
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EDEM 628 Education Resource Management (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : An exploration of the concepts and skills necessary to manage the human and financial resources of small organizations (schools, NGOs, departments). Among the areas to be explored are labour contracts, supervision, grantsmanship, use of volunteers, managing site-based budgets.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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EDEM 630 Policy Issues: Workplace Learning (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : This course explores the complex policy climate in workplace learning in Canada and examines the pressures and choices facing program planners and instructors.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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EDEM 637 Managing Educational Change (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Conceptual approaches to managing school improvement and reform with applications such as conflict management, action planning, coaching, shared vision-building and problem solving.
Terms: Fall 2011, Summer 2012
Instructors: Shapiro, Bernard J; Wall, Albert E (Fall) Chown, Patricia; Taylor, Donald (Summer)
Fall
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EDEM 644 Curriculum Development and Implementation (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Processes of planning, developing, implementing and adapting curricula in various learning systems.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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EDEM 646 Planning and Evaluation (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Knowledge and skills development in educational planning and monitoring at the service delivery unit (school, non-governmental organization, adult education centre). Areas of study include strategic management, results-based management, log frame analysis, systems assessment, stakeholders analysis, and fourth generation evaluation.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Taylor, Donald; Chown, Patricia; Conrod, Scott (Winter)
Fall
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EDEM 664 Education and the Law (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : The legal and institutional framework of Canadian education systems; legal terminology and the tools and methods of legal research; selected public and private law issues in Canadian education.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Shariff, Shaheen (Winter)
Winter
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EDEM 674 Organizational Theory and Education (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Contemporary organization theories and their implications for education and the management of learning environments.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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EDEM 675 Special Topics 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Important current issues in the field of Educational Studies. (Content varies from year to year.)
Terms: Summer 2012
Instructors: Cohen-Gazith, Karen (Summer)
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EDEM 677 Special Topics 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Important current issues in the field of Educational Studies. (Content varies from year to year.)
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Dillon, David A (Winter)
Fall
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EDEM 693 School Improvement Approaches (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Analysis of action research approaches used to improve school performance.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Marriott, Carol (Fall) Marriott, Carol; Wall, Albert E (Winter)
Winter
3 credits selected from the following courses:
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EDEC 602 Foundations of Curriculum (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : The processes of development, implementation and evaluation will be studied from the perspective of the teacher. The focus will be on the role of the teacher as a curriculum professional at the preschool, elementary and secondary school levels.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Strong, Teresa (Fall)
Fall
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EDEC 606 Seminar in Curriculum Inquiry (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Students will be introduced to debates that are current in curriculum studies which centre on the appropriate emphasis to be accorded to traditions of schooling. To join the debate, students will need to explore the nature of a variety of traditions and the concomitant curricular manifestations and approaches to pedagogy.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
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EDEC 612 Media Literacy (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : The course examines the nature and possibilities of media literacy education in schooling, including both the development of students' ability to critically analyze the mass, visual, electronic media in society as well as the development of their own ability to utilize various new media for their own communication.
Terms: Summer 2012
Instructors: Cucinelli, Giuliana (Summer)
Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fourth lecture day.
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EDEC 620 Meanings of Literacy (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Investigation of basic issues related to definitions of literacy. Issues include new directions in literacy and education, the need for non-print literacies in contemporary life, and the challenges these changes present for educators.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Pare, Anthony W (Winter)
Winter
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEM 620.
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EDEC 635 Advanced Written Communication (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : Rhetorical practices and principles that remain constant across disciplines: generating and organizing ideas; setting goals; planning; considering readers; editing and revising. Students will analyze and produce texts that use the formats, rhetorical strategies, styles, genres, and other conventions of their disciplines.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Starke-Meyerring, Doreen (Winter)
Fall, Winter
Elective Courses (6 credits)
6 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.
Faculty of Education—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 17, 2011) (disclaimer)