COURSE OUTLINE

Course Reconceptualizing Educational Theory in Practice (2016-2017)

Code / Version EDUC74030 (100)

Total Hours 45

Credits 3

PreRequisite(s) SOCS71000 (100) Child Family & Society

and EDUC72010 (100) History & Philosophy
and EDUC72020 (100) Contemporary Perspectives
CoRequisite(s)

Course Description
This course is a critical examination of educational theory, research, policy, and practice that challenges universal experiences and the
singularity of one perspective. Through multiple readings, students will be challenged to consider previously held theories and experiences,
and critique them for discourses of power and privilege, universal prescriptions and binary oppositions. Students will debate and articulate
educational practices from multiple perspectives to co-construct meaning of the plurality of lived human experience.

PLAR Eligible: Yes

Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable the student to:
1. Discuss the range of life contexts and knowledge gained by individuals through educational and community experiences
2. Assess the implications for curricular and program development through a population focused framework
3. Critique research, program policies and practices for underlying socio-political discourses
4. Examine multiple theoretical frameworks as a lens to understanding research and practice
5. Debate program policies and practices from multiple perspectives
6. Critique current assessment and evaluation discourse in early learning and educational context.
7. Appraise oneself as a learner and the diversity of ones own learning experience in relation to understanding to learning contexts

Essential Employability Skills addressed in this course Taught Reinforced Assessed

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Communication Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the X
written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose
and meets the needs of the audience
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Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a X
manner that ensures effective communication
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Numeracy Execute mathematical operations accurately
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Apply a systematic approach to solve problems X X
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Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve X X
problems
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Information Management Locate, select, organize, and document information using X X
appropriate technology and information systems
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Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a X X
variety of sources
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Interpersonal Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief X X
systems, and contributions of others
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Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that X
contribute to effective working relationships and the
achievement of goals
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Personal Manage the use of time and other resources to complete X X
projects

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Course Reconceptualizing Educational Theory in Practice (2016-2017)
Code / Version EDUC74030 (100)

Essential Employability Skills addressed in this course Taught Reinforced Assessed

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Personal Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and X X
consequences

Unit Outcomes
Successful completion of the following units will enable the student to:
1.0 Introduction: Laying a Foundation to Study of Reconceptualizing Education
1.1 Identify multiple influences (history, sociology, philosophy, psychology, etc...) that form the basis of reconceptualist thinking
1.2 Describe terms such as epistemology, ontology, paradigmatic positions in relationship to the study of reconceptualising
educational theory
1.3 Explain the relevance of concepts such as normalization, dominant discourse, universality, singularity, and binaries in context
of education
2.0 History of the Reconceptualist Movement
2.1 Describe the evolution of the Reconceptualist movement in Canadian and global context
2.2 Identify salient reconceptualist themes in educational literature and research
2.3 Compare and contrast principles of modernist and post-modernist thinking
2.4 Evaluate the contributions of key thinkers to supporting ones understanding of the reconceptualist movement
3.0 Programs, Policies and Educational Practices
3.1 Critically examine how constructed understanding of childhood, learning and education affect educational practice
3.2 Analyze the influence of various philosophies and beliefs on curricular and program decisions
3.3 Critique one's underpinning philosophy and theoretical ideas related to learning and educational practice
3.4 Evaluate foundational debates relevant to early education from a reconceptualist perspective
4.0 Applying Knowledge and Understanding to Professional Practice
4.1 Analyze literature for themes of dominant discourse and singular perspectives in relation to educational theory and practice
4.2 Debate current understandings of relevant issues dominant in education
4.3 Reconstruct new potentialities for pedagogical and curricular practices in education through the reconceptualist mode of inquiry
4.4 Justify one's own ideas related to educational theory and practice

Required Student Resources

Optional Student Resources

Evaluation

The minimum passing grade for this course is 60 (C).

In order to successfully complete this course, the student is required to meet the following evaluation criteria:

Assignment 1 20.00

Assignment 2 25.00

Assignment 3 25.00

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Code / Version EDUC74030 (100)

Presentations 30.00

100.00 %

Other

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Prepared By Catherine O'Toole

School Health & Life Sciences & Community Services

Date 2016-06-24 Conestoga ITAL

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