Compares approaches to understanding and addressing injustice through analysis of case studies representing real events. Bridges the theoretical and practical perspectives on justice. Draws on a range of changing topics gathered from current societal issues which may include Aboriginal rights, health, disability, housing, poverty, racism, gender inequality and environmental issues or other topics as appropriate.
Examines the concept of justice from non-western, Indigenous perspectives and the development of indigenous perspectives for realizing justice. Includes an historical account of the treatment of Indigenous people, governmental interventions and social movements aimed at improving justice for Indigenous people. Refers to national and international agendas for resolution of long standing issues identified by the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
Examines the underlying and historic constructs of, and approaches to, social justice. Explores the critical theories and work of key thinkers across a range of disciplines to unpack issues of power, poverty, equity and social injustice based on individual and collective characteristics (e.g. gender, race, power, ethnicity, socioeconomic standing, religion, or sexuality). Highlights social activism and social movements designed to affect social change, and asks students to reflect on their own impact and relationship to issues of social justice.
Provides an in-depth examination of the complex and evolving conceptions of leadership in extraordinary times. Examines major leadership theories and perspectives in current literatures through an intersectional and social inclusion lens to critically reflect on and understand challenges and opportunities facing today’s leaders. Critical reflection on leadership literature and students’ own worldviews, conceptions, and experiences of leadership will ground students’ studies throughout the program.
Examines the complex challenges associated with effective leadership in organizations and explores both individual and collaborative approaches drawn from learners’ experience and the most recent literature and research in order to inform leadership and successful organizational change. Learners will explore dimensions of personal and strategic leadership, the dynamics of personal and organizational change, and their roles as catalysts for change.
Investigates foundational issues underpinning learning technologies. Examines the histories, theories, debates, and contemporary developments of the field. Provides a well-rounded and in-depth understanding of critical issues in learning and technology and their impact on society.
Examines aspects of leadership and change as they affect the creation and implementation of digital learning environments. Develops leadership and change management skills. [For more information please visit the MALAT course site.]
Requires students to identify and investigate a topic of personal interest related to learning, technology, design and innovation. Facilitated through the execution of a personal learning plan and supported by one-to-one faculty-student mentoring. [For more information please visit the MALAT course site.]
Supports students in producing a digital learning resource of personal significance and relevance. Examples include, but are not limited to, the creation of an instructional module, a series of learning objects, an open educational resource, a series of tutorials, an app, or any other tool, technology, or resource of student’s choice. Facilitated through the execution of a personal learning plan and supported by mentoring from the instructor, peer-to-peer and digital learning networks and communities. [For more information please visit the MALAT course site.]
An experiential course that enables students to design and facilitate digital learning experiences on contemporary topics of interest; investigate emerging topics in learning, technology, design and innovation; and evaluate digital learning experiences and facilitation strategies. [For more information please visit the MALAT course site.]
