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Program Requirements
Research Project (12 credits)
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EDEM 625 Project 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Theoretical or practical project under the supervision of a departmental faculty member to explore and analyze an area of interest relevant to the concentration in leadership or curriculum.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: Jao, Limin; Starr, Lisa; Strong, Teresa; Schaefer, Lee (Fall) Strong, Teresa; Shariff, Shaheen; Trimble, Lisa (Winter) Nichols, Naomi; Levitan, Joseph (Summer)
Fall, Winter
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EDEM 627 Project 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Extension of Project 1 or new project.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: Dillon, David A; Starr, Lisa; Strong, Teresa (Fall) Jao, Limin; Strong, Teresa; Shariff, Shaheen; Lambert, Heather; Trimble, Lisa; Schaefer, Lee (Winter) Nichols, Naomi; Shariff, Shaheen (Summer)
Fall, Winter
Required Courses (15 credits)
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EDEM 609 Critical Perspectives in 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 various research paradigms. Educational issues as expressions of social, ethical, political, economic, epistemological and cultural reconfigurations. Students will learn to be critical consumers of educational theories and research.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: McDonough, Kevin Michael (Fall) Strong, Teresa; Boyle, Dale (Winter) Wiseman, Dawn; Boyle, Dale (Summer)
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 2017
Instructors: Levitan, Joseph (Fall)
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 2017, Winter 2018
Instructors: Bruzzese, Sam; Harvey, Blane Leslie (Fall) Peter, Patricia Anne (Winter)
Winter
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EDEM 690 Research Methods: Theory 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. Students will learn techniques to conduct research and to develop a research proposal.
Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018
Instructors: Nichols, Naomi (Fall) Carter, Mindy (Winter)
Fall, Winter
**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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WMST 601 Feminist Theories and Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Women's Studies : Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Burman, Jennifer C (Fall)
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
9 credits selected from the following:
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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: Winter 2018
Instructors: Bruzzese, Sam (Winter)
Winter
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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 2017
Instructors: Burke, Noel C (Fall)
Fall
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EDEM 644 Curriculum Development and Implementation (3 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : This course will explore and critique the processes of curriculum development, implementation and evaluation in relation to the field of curriculum studies. The focus will be on the role of the educator/leader as a curriculum professional in formal and non-formal learning environments.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Johnson, Kayla (Winter)
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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: Fall 2017, Winter 2018
Instructors: Lacroce, Tony (Fall) Robertson, Kenneth (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: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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: Winter 2018
Instructors: Harvey, Blane Leslie (Winter)
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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: Winter 2018
Instructors: Levitan, Joseph (Winter)
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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: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Winter
3 credits selected from the following courses:
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EDEC 602 Foundations in Curriculum (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : This course introduces the field of curriculum studies, including a historical approach to the discourses, debates and issues that have shaped it. Students will actively explore relationships between curriculum theory and professional as well as pedagogical practice.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Fall
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EDEC 606 Autobiographical Approaches in Education (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : This course focuses on understanding the relationship between self and other through autobiography in curriculum studies. Students will explore new approaches and critical engagement with teacher self-study, auto ethnography, life writing, memoir reading, artistic practices, writing the self, and memory studies.
Terms: Fall 2017
Instructors: Strong, Teresa (Fall)
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EDEC 612 Digital Media and Learning (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : This course addresses emerging theories, pedagogies, and practices related to youth learning through digital media and online participatory cultures. Through direct engagement with multiple forms of digital media and youth, students will consider implications for teaching and learning within and beyond schools.
Terms: Winter 2018, Summer 2018
Instructors: Trimble, Lisa (Winter) Trimble, Lisa; Doody, Sara (Summer)
Fall
**Due to the intensive nature of this course, when offered in the summer term, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is the sixth lecture day.
Please note: students taking this course as part of a Teacher Education Program leading to certification will also integrate e-portfolios.
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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: Fall 2017
Instructors: Ehret, Christian (Fall)
Winter
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEM 620.
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EDEC 635 Research Writing (3 credits)
Overview
Curriculum and Instruction : The course offers a research-led introduction to processes and practices of research writing. Working to develop their research writing projects, students learn to examine, critically reflect on, and participate in the research writing practices in their fields, guided by current research on the discursive construction of knowledge.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Fall, Winter
3 credits selected from the following, must be either:
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WMST 602 Feminist Research Symposium (3 credits)
Overview
Women's Studies : Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies.
Terms: Winter 2018
Instructors: Bunch, Mary (Winter)
Prerequisite: WMST 601.
Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.
or one 3-credit course, at the 500, 600, or 700 level, on gender/women's issues (may be in the Department or outside).
Elective Course
3 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Director.