Sara Carpenter, PhD, MA

Associate Professor, Faculty of Education - Educational Policy Studies Dept
Directory

Spring Term 2026 (1950)

EDPS 506 - Individual Directed Reading and Research in Educational Policy Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Students will develop and complete an individual study plan under the guidance of an instructor. Prerequisite: consent of the program.

IND A02 (31589)

2026-05-04 - 2026-06-10
01:00 - 01:00

Fall Term 2026 (1970)

EDPS 578 - Learning through Struggle: Social Movements, Resistance, and Popular Education

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course deals with historical and contemporary theories and practices of adult education as it is practiced in social movements and social action both locally and internationally. The study of the pedagogical dimension includes theories of experiential learning and emphasizes the role of popular education and theories of conscientization in diverse social movements.

LECTURE A02 (58658)

2026-09-05 - 2026-09-05
S 09:00 - 16:00

2026-09-19 - 2026-09-19
S 09:00 - 16:00

2026-10-03 - 2026-10-03
S 09:00 - 16:00

2026-10-17 - 2026-10-17
S 09:00 - 16:00

2026-10-31 - 2026-10-31
S 09:00 - 16:00

2026-11-28 - 2026-11-28
S 09:00 - 16:00



EDU 100 - Contexts of Education

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 2-1S-0)

This course focuses on the diverse contexts of professional practice within education. It critically examines the complex social relationships among educators as professionals and learners as participants in educational institutions. Students will learn about the relationships between education and practice that are nested in social relations of learning and impacted by economic, political, and cultural factors. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in EDU 300 or equivalent.

LECTURE A01 (50360)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MW 14:00 - 14:50

SEMINAR E01 (58408)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 14:00 - 14:50

SEMINAR E02 (58409)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 14:00 - 14:50

SEMINAR E03 (58410)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 14:00 - 14:50

SEMINAR E04 (58411)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 15:00 - 15:50

SEMINAR E05 (58412)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 15:00 - 15:50

SEMINAR E06 (58413)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 15:00 - 15:50

Winter Term 2027 (1980)

EDPS 545 - Learning and Work

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course will focus on critical analysis of theories, trends, policies, and issues related to informal and formal learning of adults in, for, and through the experiences of labor and work. Topics include critical analysis of theories of labor, human capital, and workplaces, with special focus on experiences of race, gender, and class.

LECTURE X50 (82693)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
M 17:00 - 20:00



EDPS 681 - Research Frameworks and Qualitative Methodologies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course explores the philosophical/epistemological underpinnings of selected research frameworks as well as relevant qualitative methodologies within the specializations in Educational Policy Studies. Students may receive credit for only one of EDAL 611, EDPS 611 and EDPS 681.

LECTURE X50 (79939)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
T 17:00 - 20:00