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Social Justice in Education Minor
Students will explore the historical roots and ongoing patterns of social and educational injustice with an emphasis on the Canadian context, including responses to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Students will develop the theoretical and practical tools necessary to recognize and challenge injustice and create more equitable practices. Students are encouraged to choose courses that build on their individual interests in social justice.
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Lower Division Requirements
Students complete at least two of:
EDUC 100W - Selected Questions and Issues in Education (3)
Selected Questions and Issues in Education
EDUC 100W
An introduction to a small but representative sample of basic questions and issues in education. Students will examine questions relating to: the concept or idea of education; learning and the learner; teaching and the teacher; and more generally, the broader contexts of education. This course also introduces students to different ways of exploring educational questions and issues from philosophical and critical analysis, to historical and cross-cultural studies, to empirical research. Cannot be taken for credit by students with credit for 300 and 400 level education courses. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
EDUC 240 - Social Issues in Education (3)
Social Issues in Education
EDUC 240
Social functions of the school; education and socialization; social, political, economic and cultural influences on the institutions and practices of education. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts.
EDUC 252 - Introduction to Reflective Practice (4)
INDG 101 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies (3)
INDG 201W - Indigenous Peoples' Perspectives on History (3)
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units of upper division courses including at least 3 courses from:
EDUC 311 - Foundations in Indigenous Education, Language, and Culture (3)
EDUC 341 - Literacy, Education and Culture (3)
Literacy, Education and Culture
EDUC 341
What counts as literacy and whose literacies are valued? What does this mean for the organization of societies, and for teaching and learning? How is literacy implicated in projects of social ordering, colonialism, oppression and empowerment? This course explores these questions through case studies, histories, policies and place-based investigations of literacy education across the life course and inside and outside formal schooling. Prerequisite: 60 units including three units in EDUC courses. Breadth-Humanities.
EDUC 352W - Building on Reflective Practice (4)
Building on Reflective Practice
EDUC 352W
Building on the experience of EDUC 252, prospective educators will continue to develop their reflective practice. Various educational issues related to the caring for learners and the creation of learning communities will be explored. Students will spend time in educational settings exploring the importance of connected educational experiences for learners. Students with credit for EDUC 401 or holding a teaching certificate may not take this course for credit Prerequisite: EDUC 252. Writing.
EDUC 370 - International and Intercultural Education (4)
International and Intercultural Education
EDUC 370
Practical and theoretical approaches to international and intercultural education, including examinations of the relationships between culture, learning and schooling, and contemporary issues in teacher education from an international perspective. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 60 units, including 3 units in Education.
EDUC 382 - Diversity in Education: Theories, Policies, Practices (4)
Diversity in Education: Theories, Policies, Practices
EDUC 382
An examination of the impact of social diversity on schooling in Canada exploring contemporary issues and perspectives on diversity education as they relate to cultural, ethnic, racial, linguistic, religious, economic, and gender differences. Prerequisite: 60 units.
EDUC 437 - Ethical Issues in Education (4)
EDUC 438 - Education and Popular Culture (4)
EDUC 448 - Teaching about Justice, Law and Citizenship (4)
EDUC 458 - Pedagogy and Practice of Arts for Social Change (4)
Pedagogy and Practice of Arts for Social Change
EDUC 458
Course investigates the pedagogy and practice of arts for social change, which encourages meaningful dialogue, action and leadership through the arts. Students engage in hands-on, experiential learning through workshops, creative group work, and dialogue with practitioners. We explore challenges and benefits of arts for social change as a pedagogical vehicle for educational, environmental, social justice, health, community and/or activist projects. Prerequisite: 60 units.
If the courses chosen above do not add up to a minimum of 15 units, then additional courses chosen from the following are required:
EDUC 322 - The Social Lives of School Children (3)
EDUC 324 - Foundations of Multicultural Counselling (3)
EDUC 351 - Teaching the Older Adult (3)
EDUC 422 - Learning Disabilities (4)
Learning Disabilities
EDUC 422
A study of conceptual and historic foundations of learning disabilities and an introduction to the methodologies of diagnosis and of learning disabilities. Prerequisite: PSYC 250 or corequisite of EDUC 315 or 473. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
EDUC 471 - Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice (4)
INDG 401 - Aboriginal Peoples and Public Policy (3)
INDG 433 - Indigenous Environmental Justice and Activism (4)
Note: Other relevant courses (e.g., in CRIM, GSWS, HIST or Special Topics) may be considered for the minor upon consultation and approval from the Education academic advisor and the relevant department.
