Department of Educational Policy Studies
Vision and Values
The Department of Educational Policy Studies is a diverse intellectual community founded on:
1. personally meaningful relationships;
2. collective support of individual scholarship (research, teaching, and service);
3. scholarship from multiple perspectives in an environment of respectful collegiality;
4. vital connections with community partners;
5. theoretical and practical social action.
General Academic Schedule
Fall/Winter Terms - 2009-2010
The academic schedule for the 2009-2010 Fall/Winter Term can be found in the 2009-2010 University Calendar. Your attention is drawn to the following important dates:
Fall 2009 September 2 Classes Begin
(1290) September 7 Labour Day
September 16 Last Day to Add/Delete Courses for Fall Term
October 5 50% Withdrawal Deadline
October 12 Thanksgiving Day, University Buildings Closed
November 6 Withdrawal Deadline
November 10 Fall Term Class Break – No Classes
November 11 Remembrance Day
December 3 Last Day of Classes
December 5 – 18 Final Examinations Week
December 25 – 31 Christmas Break, University Buildings Closed
Winter 2010 January 1 New Year’s Day, University Buildings Closed
(1300) January 5 Classes Begin
January 18 Last Day to Add/Delete Courses for Winter Term
February 4 50% Withdrawal Deadline
February 15 Family Day, University Buildings Closed
February 15 – 19 Reading Week – No Classes
March 12 Withdrawal Deadline
April 2 Good Friday, University Buildings Closed
April 5 Easter Monday, University Buildings Closed
April 12 Last Day of Classes
April 16 – 29 Final Examinations Week
EDPS 310 and Introductory Professional Term (IPT)
Academic Schedule
The Introductory Professional Term (or IPT) consists of a set of required courses plus a 5-week student teaching component. The Department of Educational Policy Studies offers EDPS 310 “Managing the Learning Environment” as one of the required courses. The IPT schedule for 2009-2010 Fall/Winter Term is as follows:
Fall 2009 September 2 – October 23 On-campus Classes
(1290) September 7 Labour Day
September 9 Add/Delete Course Deadline
September 23 50% Withdrawal Deadline
October 14 Withdrawal Deadline
October 26 – October 30 Off-campus Field Experience
November 2 – November 4 On-campus Classes
November 5 – November 13 Final Examination Week
November 10 Fall Term Break Day
November 11 Remembrance Day
November 17 LAST DAY TO SUBMIT FINAL GRADES
November 16 – December 11 Off-campus Field Experience
Winter 2010 January 5 – February 26 On-campus Classes
(1300) January 11 Add/Delete Course Deadline
January 22 50% Withdrawal Deadline
February 12 Withdrawal Deadline
February 15 – February 19 Reading Week
March 1 – March 5 Off-campus Field Experience
March 8 – March 11 On-campus Classes
March 12 – March 18 Final Examination Week
March 22 LAST DAY TO SUBMIT FINAL GRADES
March 22 – April 23 Off-campus Field Experience
April 2 Good Friday, University Buildings Closed
April 5 Easter Monday, University Buildings Closed
Students Must Successfully Complete EDPS 310 to
Continue with the Field Experience. Therefore,
Students Who Are in Jeopardy of Failing Should Be
Asked to Report to the Director of Undergraduate Student Services
As Soon As Possible.
Introductory Professional Term
EDPS 310
Final Examination Schedule
Fall Term 2009
(1290)
Secondary Sections
M - November 9 @ 09:00 to 11:00 Lec A1 ED 377
Lec A2 ED 221
Lec A3 ED N 2-149
Lec A4 ED 176
Lec A5 ED 255
Lec A6 ED 113
R - November 5 @ 08:00 to 10:00 Lec E1 ED 306
Lec E2 ED 113
Lec E3 ED B 18
Lec E4 ED 262
Lec E5 ED 228
Lec E6 ED 221
Lec E7 ED 327
Lec E8 ED 254
Elementary Sections
F - November 13 @ 11:00 to 13:00 Lec G1 ED 380
Lec G2 ED 306
Lec G3 ED 276
Lec G4 ED B 18
Lec G5 ED 206
Lec G6 ED 303
R - November 5 @ 08:00 to 10:00 Lec J1 ED 255
Lec J2 ED 164
Lec J3 ED 170
Lec J4 ED 206
Lec J5 ED 380
Lec J6 ED N 1-128
All final examinations are 2 hours in length. There can be no deviation from the schedule because of other scheduled examinations in the Introductory Professional Term. Classrooms reflect assigned rooms at the time of printing. Please confirm the examination classroom with Jennifer Gammon.
Introductory Professional Term
EDPS 310
Final Examination Schedule
Winter Term 2010
(1300)
Secondary Sections
T - March 16 @ 09:00 to 11:00 Lec Q1 ED 206
Lec Q2 ED 221
Lec Q3 ED N 1-128
Lec Q4 ED 262
Lec Q5 ED N 2-147
Lec Q6 ED B 19
Lec Q7 ED 255
Elementary Sections
M - March 15 @ 11:00 to 13:00 Lec B1 ED 106
Lec B2 ED 107
Lec B3 ED 158
Lec B4 ED 176
T - March 16 @ 09:00 to 11:00 Lec N1 ED 107
Lec N2 ED 113
Lec N3 ED 128
Lec N4 ED 158
All final examinations are 2 hours in length. There can be no deviation from the schedule because of other scheduled examinations in the Introductory Professional Term. Classrooms reflect assigned rooms at the time of printing. Please confirm the examination classroom with Jennifer Gammon.
EDPS 410 (Elementary)
Advanced Professional Term
Academic Schedule
The Department of Educational Policy Studies offers EDPS 410 “Ethics and Law in Teaching” as a required course for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education. Elementary route students take EDPS 410 as part of their Advanced Professional Term.
Students Must Successfully Complete EDPS 410 to Continue with
the Field Experience. Therefore, Students Who Are in Jeopardy of
Failing Should be Asked to Report to the Director of Student Services
As Soon As Possible.
Fall Term 2009 September 2 to September 30 On-campus Classes
(1290)
September 4 Add/Delete Course Deadline
September 7 Labour Day
September 11 50% Withdrawal Deadline
September 23 Withdrawal Deadline
R – October 1, 2009 In-class Final Examination
E1 ED N 2-117 0930 – 1130
E2 Telus 0930 - 1130
217/219
F1 ED 306 1230 – 1430
F2 ED 107 1230 – 1430
F3 ED N 2-135 1230 - 1430
October 8 Last Day to Submit Final Grades
October 13 to December 11 Off-campus Field Experience
EDPS 410 (Elementary)
Advanced Professional Term
Academic Schedule
Students Must Successfully Complete EDPS 410 to Continue with
the Field Experience. Therefore, Students Who Are in Jeopardy of
Failing Should be Asked to Report to the Director of Student Services
As Soon As Possible.
Winter Term 2010 January 5 to February 1 On-campus Classes
(1300)
January 7 Add/Delete Course Deadline
January 15 50% Withdrawal Deadline
January 28 Withdrawal Deadline
W – February 3, 2010 In-class Final Examination
M1 ED 170
M2 ED 106
M3 ED B 18
N1 ED 113
N2 ED 206
N3 ED B 19
P1 ED N 2-147
P2 ED 221
P3 ED 255
P4 ED 276
P5 ED 327
Q1 ED N 2-147
Q2 ED 327
Q3 ED N 1-128
February 8 to April 16 Off-campus Field Experience
February 8 LAST DAY TO SUBMIT FINAL GRADES
Course Outlines
Reference: 2009-2010 University of Alberta Calendar, Section 23.4
Course outlines must be submitted to Kristie Benson no later than the following dates:
Fall Term September 1
Winter Term January 4
Please send them as an email attachment to:
Course outlines are required for each course and must be distributed at the start of classes. The following information must be included in the outline:
Course Name and Section Number
Instructor Name
Office Room and Office Phone Number
Instructor E-mail Address
Details of Instructor Access (ie., office hours)
Course Objectives and Content
Required Textbook and Readings
Evaluation Criteria including: assignment weighting, details of class participation assignment, examination dates
Application of the University grading system, ie., whether a particular distribution is to be used to determine grades, or whether there are absolute measures or marks which will determine them, or whether a combination of the two will be used (GFC 29 SEP 2003)
The following statements must be included:
a. “The Faculty of Education is committed to providing an environment of equality and respect for all people within the University community, and to educating faculty, staff, and students in developing teaching and learning contexts that are welcoming to all.”
b. “Policy about course outlines can be found in Section 23.4(2) of the University Calendar.”
c. “The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (on line at www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University”. (GFC 29 SEP 2003)
Note: Refer to Evaluation and Grading for more detailed information. If class attendance is required and/or forms part of the final grade, this fact must be included in the course outline and stated at the beginning of term.
A course outline template is available in the Forms Cabinet on the Department of Educational Policy Studies Website at:
http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/edpolicystudies
COURSE MATERIALS
Teaching units can no longer charge students for classroom materials. Without the ability to defray costs associated with the duplication of class materials, the following are department duplication allocations:
Faculty Members
2000 copies for each undergraduate course (enrollment maximum of 40 students x 50 pages per student)
1000 copies for each graduate course (enrollment maximum of 20 students x 50 pages per student)
2000 copies for administrative/research support (1000 copies assigned for FALL TERM and
1000 copies assigned for WINTER TERM).
Sessional/Graduate Teaching Instructors
2000 copies for each undergraduate course (enrollment maximum of 40 students x 50 pages per student)
1000 copies for each graduate course (enrollment maximum of 20 students x 50 pages per student)
Refer to the section on Instructional Support Services concerning duplicating procedures.
Given the limitations on the amount of duplicating that can be accommodated, instructors are strongly encouraged to find alternative ways to provide course materials to students. These may include:
Textbooks
Course book requisition forms should arrive at the University of Alberta Bookstore well in advance of the date these materials are required (90 days are suggested).
Requisition forms are available in the General Office or you can place an electronic order by using the bookstore website at: www.bookstore.ualberta.ca. Click on “Faculty Resources”.
Coursepacks
In addition or as an alternative to textbooks, coursepacks can be used. In cooperation with the Student’s Union and the University Bookstore, course packs can be prepared, duplicated, and sold through the University of Alberta Bookstore. A Guide to Making Course Packages can be found in the Appendices or by visiting the website at: www.su.ualberta.ca/printcentre.
Library Reserve Room
Textbooks or articles (not coursepacks) can be placed on reserve at the Herbert T. Coutts Library. Students can place a request online to reserve material at their convenience. A guide to placing materials on reserve, together with a requisition form is located in the Appendices. An on-line version of the requisition form is also located in the Forms Cabinet on the Department’s website.
Student Evaluation
Reference: 2009-2010 University of Alberta Calendar, section 23.4
During the first week of classes, the instructor must advise students of the following:
Distribution of weight between term work and final examination. Course activities worth 10% or more must be identified and whether marks are given for class participation and other in-class activities as well as the weight of such participation.
The manner in which the official University grading system is to be implemented.
While instructors and students may make arrangements to the contrary, the guidelines offered below should normally be followed. Any deviation should be approved in advance by the Department Chair.
Inform students in advance of each assignment of the weight, marking procedures, and importance attached to that activity.
Give students reasonable time to complete an assignment, having regard for its weight and importance.
Mark and return to students with reasonable dispatch all term examinations and, provided the students submit them by the due date, all course projects, papers, essays, etc.
Return all projects, papers, essays, etc. on or by the last day of class in the course. The exception would be a final major project or paper (which may be due on the last day of class), which should be returned by the date of the scheduled final examination, or for non-examination courses, by the last day of the examination period.
Ensure suitable portions of course testing or other evaluation is in the form of written essay responses. Instructors should emphasize to students that competence in written work is integral to all subjects and will constitute part of the basis on which the student’s course grade is determined.
Normally, class attendance is not a prerequisite for writing the final examination. Students who do not attend classes assume whatever risks are involved.
Grading
Reference: 2009-2010 University of Alberta Calendar, section 23.4
General Faculties Council Policy 61.6D is intended to protect the integrity and value of the University of Alberta grading system. In this regard, GFC has created an approved distribution of grades for undergraduate and graduate courses. See University of Alberta Letter Grading System implemented September 2003 located in the Appendices.
Instructors are advised that approval of Grade Report Forms is withheld if the Class Mean exceeds the approved distribution of grades without written justification. In determining grade approvals, the following principles are followed:
1. Adherence to the distribution of grades at the undergraduate or graduate level.
2. Consistency in evaluation across sections of the same course and from year to year.
3. GFC Policy and Calendar regulations will take precedence over course outline or course syllabus that contravenes these regulations.
A template to assist instructors in calculating grade point averages is included in the Appendices.
Final Examinations
Reference: 2009-2010 University of Alberta Calendar, section 23.5.3