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Program Requirements
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
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EDEM 621 Thesis 1 (6 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Departmental seminar to guide students through the process of developing a thesis proposal, identifying a supervisor, research sites and participants, and considering ethical issues.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Seiler, Gale; Asghar, Anila; Ghosh, Ratna; Hoechsmann, Michael; McDonough, Kevin Michael (Fall) Maguire, Mary H; Boudreau, Spencer; McDonough, Kevin Michael; Conrod, Scott; Jordan, Steve; Mitchell, Claudia A (Winter) Butler Kisber, Lynn; White, Boyd Eric; Strong, Teresa; Pare, Anthony W; Shariff, Shaheen; Mitchell, Claudia A (Summer)
Fall, Winter
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EDEM 623 Thesis 2 (6 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Continuation of EDEM 621.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Ghosh, Ratna; Jackson, Kara; Jordan, Steve; McDonough, Kevin Michael (Fall) Hoechsmann, Michael; Seiler, Gale; Asghar, Anila; Conrod, Scott; Sarkar, Mekhala (Winter) Strong, Teresa; Boudreau, Spencer (Summer)
Fall, Winter
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EDEM 699 Thesis 3 (12 credits)
Overview
Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : Final synthesis of the research project.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Dillon, David A (Fall) Ghosh, Ratna; Jackson, Kara; Asghar, Anila; Jordan, Steve; Choudry, Abdul Aziz (Winter) Asghar, Anila; Sarkar, Mekhala (Summer)
Fall, Winter
Required Courses (9 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 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.
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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 2011
Instructors: Sinacore, Ada L (Fall)
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
6 credits selected as follows:
3 credits from the Culture and Values in Education Stream OR the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Stream.
3 credits selected either by taking WMST 602 or a course at the 500 level or higher on gender/women's issues.
Culture and Values in Education Stream
3 credits to be selected from the following:
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EDER 607 Values Education: Contemporary Approaches (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : A study of the objectives, content and approaches to the teaching of human and moral values. A critical examination of selected programs dealing with human and moral values.
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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EDER 608 Educational Implications of Social Theory (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : An analysis of some of the educational implications of various social and political theories: liberalism, Marxism and others.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Bevan, Ryan (Winter)
Fall
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EDER 615 Culture, Values and Education (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : In-depth examination of culture and values in education.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: White, Boyd Eric (Fall)
Winter
Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Stream
3 credits to be selected from the following:
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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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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.
3 credits chosen 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 2012
Instructors: Groeneveld, Elizabeth (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, chosen in consultation with the Thesis Supervisor or Graduate Program Director. Students may take a maximum of 3 credits from outside the Department.
Elective Courses (6 credits)
6 credits at the 500- level or higher, chosen in consultation with the Thesis Supervisor or Graduate Program Director. Maximum 3 credits from outside the Department.
Faculty of Education—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 17, 2011) (disclaimer)