Education (EDUC) 411

Overview

Welcome to Education 411: A Directed Study in Canadian Education. This course is an opportunity for senior-level students with a concentration in educational studies to undertake an independent research project under the supervision of the course professor or a selected tutor. Evaluation will take into consideration the quality of research and content, as well as presentation and thesis.

Course Objectives

As a senior reading course, EDUC 411 provides an advanced introduction to the research and critical evaluation of a selected topic in consultation with the course professor or tutor.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• identify and evaluate both primary and secondary sources germane to your topic
• apply a critical perspective to a range of Canadian educational issues
• prepare an accomplished research essay proposal
• conduct library research and develop a competent senior level educational research essay.

Evaluation

To receive credit for EDUC 411, a research proposal and research essay must be completed. Your completed research essay is worth 100 per cent of the grade. You must achieve a minimum grade of 50 per cent on the project in its entirety and a course grade of at least “D” (50 per cent).