2012-2

EDUCATION 830-5 Implementation of Educational Programs Enroll #: 5604

Summer Semester 2012 Meeting Dates: Times: Location: Room: May 11/12, 25/26 June 8/9, 22/23 July 10-13 May-June datesFriday evenings 4:309:00; Saturdays 8:30-4:30 July 10-1310:30-4:30 SFU Surrey Campus SUR 3270 SUR 3150 (July 11/13) SUR 5360 (July 10/12) Instructor: Office: Office Tel: Cell: Email: Dr. Gillian Judson tba n/a gcj@sfu.ca

COURSE RATIONALE: This course examines theoretical and practical dimensions of educational program implementation and evaluation. With a focus on evaluation of educational programs, it aims to deepen students understanding of the principles that currently guide program evaluation and to consider their appropriateness for the evaluation of Imaginative Education. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will begin by exploring mainstream discourse relating to the evaluation of educational programs. Selected readings will serve to both highlight and problematize some of the main principles involved in evaluation of educational programs. With an interest in developing an understanding of how Imaginative Education may be evaluated, students will engage in a collaborative literature search/case study investigation with the aim of identifying principles for determining the worth of this particular program. In-class discussions, readings and activities are designed to contribute to a final assignment in which students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of the theoretical and practical dimensions of evaluating Imaginative EducationIs Imaginative Education achieving its aims? How can we tell? Challenges surrounding implementation of educational programs will also be addressed. REQUIRED TEXTS: Readings for the first two classes will be provided approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the course. A detailed reading list for the remainder of the course (including articles) will be provided during the first class. Students are not required to purchase a text for this course as we will be using the following ebook: Stufflebeam, D., Madaus, G., & Kelleghan, T. (Eds.) (2000). Evaluation
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models: Viewpoints on educational and human services evaluation. Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION: a) Collaborative Work40% b) Cumulative Project60% (Details will be provided during the first class.) COURSE FORMAT: All classes will be conducted at SFU Surrey. There is no on-line component. ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT PLEASE NOTE: Students in all Faculty of Education courses are responsible for knowing policies pertaining to academic integrity available on the website: http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity/policy/index.html.

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