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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 2012, Winter 2013, Summer 2013
Instructors: Dillon, David A (Fall) Dillon, David A; Conrod, Scott (Winter) Asghar, Anila; Dillon, David A; Mackinnon, Jim; Conrod, Scott; Low, Bronwen (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 2012, Winter 2013, Summer 2013
Instructors: Conrod, Scott (Fall) Dillon, David A (Winter) Asghar, Anila; Dillon, David A; Mackinnon, Jim; Conrod, Scott; Low, Bronwen (Summer)
Fall, Winter
Required Courses (15 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 2012, Winter 2013
Instructors: Morand, Louise; Boyle, Dale (Fall) Boyle, Dale (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 2012
Instructors: Butler Kisber, Lynn (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: This course is not scheduled for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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 2012, Winter 2013, Summer 2013
Instructors: Asghar, Anila (Fall) St-Clair, William; Barnett, Bonnie Maureen (Winter) Galczynski, Mariusz; Lewkowich, David Derek; Boyle, Dale (Summer)
Fall, Winter
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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 2012
Instructors: Sinacore, Ada L (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: Fall 2012, Winter 2013
Instructors: Taylor, Donald; Chown, Patricia; Marriott, Carol; Peter, Patricia Anne (Fall) Taylor, Donald; Chown, Patricia; Marriott, Carol (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: This course is not scheduled for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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 2012-2013 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 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: Fall 2012, Winter 2013
Instructors: Robertson, Kenneth (Fall) Peter, Patricia Anne (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: Fall 2012
Instructors: Shariff, Shaheen (Fall)
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 2013
Instructors: Shariff, Shaheen (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: Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Summer 2013
Instructors: Cohen-Gazith, Karen (Fall) Wall, Albert E (Winter) St-Clair, William; Sarkar, Mekhala (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: Summer 2013
Instructors: Shariff, Shaheen (Summer)
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 2012
Instructors: Dillon, David A (Fall)
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 2012
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: Winter 2013
Instructors: Strong, Teresa (Winter)
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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 2013
Instructors: Cucinelli, Giuliana; Siam, Habib (Summer)
Fall
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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: This course is not scheduled for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.
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 2013
Instructors: Anderson, Evadne; Starke-Meyerring, Doreen (Winter)
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 2013
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, 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.
Faculty of Education—2012-2013 (last updated Jan. 8, 2013) (disclaimer)
