Jose da Costa, EdD, MA, BEd
Winter Term 2026 (1940)
EDU 521 - School Leadership: Theory and Practice
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
This research-based course enables school leaders to hone leadership practices grounded in research. Students will explore and further develop understanding of school leadership in light of research literature and practice-based understandings. This course will include a job embedded learning component. Prerequisite: EDU 520. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.
LECTURE 850 (89240)
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
01:00 - 01:00
Spring Term 2026 (1950)
EDPS 410 - Ethics and Law in Teaching
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
This course will examine the ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers. Among the topics addressed will be the following: punishment and child abuse; freedom of speech and academic freedom in schools; parents' rights and teachers' professional autonomy; issues of quality such as inclusive education and the problems of racism and sexism; fairness in assessment and evaluation; teachers' private lives and public obligations; indoctrination and the teaching of value. It is recommended that students take EDU 100 or pre/corequisite EDFX 200 (After Degree students), 210, and 211 prior to taking this course. Restricted to third, and fourth year Education students. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.
LECTURE 800 (30555)
2026-05-04 - 2026-06-10
01:00 - 01:00