Jose da Costa, EdD, MA, BEd

About

Joe is a Professor of Studies of Educational Leadership in the Faculty of Education. He earned his B.Ed. (Industrial Education) and his Ed.D. (Educational Administration) from the University of British Columbia and his M.A. (Technology Education) from the California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo). Joe taught high school automotives at Atascadero High School in California in the mid to late 1980s before beginning his doctoral work at U.B.C. As a faculty member at the University of Alberta since 1993, Joe has taught courses in educational leadership, generally, and supervision of instruction, specifically. He has also taught a variety of introductory and advanced research methods courses (drawing on rationalist and naturalist paradigms).

Research

• Impacts of educational programming and administrative structures on student success in school
• Academic disadvantage due to socio-cultural backgrounds and experiences, or economic circumstances
• Early learning, in-school mentoring, school choice, and teacher and administrator professional development

EDPS 410 - Ethics and Law in Teaching

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. Prerequisite: EDFX 200.

EDPS 511 - Leadership Theories and their Application to Educational Organizations

This course provides an introduction to leadership theories and concepts that are foundational for understanding the philosophical assumptions that drive leadership practice in schools and higher education contexts. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

EDPS 553 - Legal Aspects of Educational Administration

Students may not receive credit for both EDAL 553 and EDPS 553. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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