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. 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.

EDU 510 - Fundamentals of Educational Research

Explores the findings of educational research, and works to apply the results of research to educational problems. Focuses on conceptualizing methods of educational research to specific and individual educational sites and issues. Prerequisites: Registration in the Master of Education in Educational Studies program and consent of the program. 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.

EDU 514 - Planning for Educational Change

Introduces how educational research can enhance educational change toward school improvement. Focuses on utilizing research to create a site-based improvement or research proposal for a specific school site. Prerequisites/co-requisites: Registration in the Master of Education in Educational Studies program and EDU 510. 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.

EDU 521 - School Leadership: Theory and Practice

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.

EDU 596 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership

Content varies from term to term. Topics announced prior to registration period. The student's transcript carries title descriptive of content. May be repeated. 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.

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