Dr. Douglas Karrow

Associate Professor

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Biography

Douglas D. Karrow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University, with a focus on environmental sustainability education (ESE). He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, including teacher education programs. His research interests are in ESE, particularly regarding teacher education, curriculum, pedagogy, and policy, as well as the influence of continental philosophers like Martin Heidegger on educational theory. Karrow is actively involved in various educational associations and has served as a guest editor for the Journal Canadian Association Curriculum Studies. His work frequently examines local, national, and international perspectives on curriculum and pedagogy within K-12 education. He is currently authoring a book titled "Ethos Mystery Education Theory Practice" published by Routledge, which explores philosophical foundations and implications of education theory. Over the years, he has received multiple grants for research related to environmental education in Canadian Faculties of Education.

Research Interests

Courses

Elementary Science Primary/Junior EDBE 8P37 Elementary Science Junior/Intermediate EDBE 8P27 Teacher Inquirer EDBE 8Y43 Outdoor/Environmental Education EDBE 8N15 Introduction Educational Research EDUC 5P92 Curriculum Design, Implementation Evaluation EDUC 5P44 Curriculum Design Develop Thinking Abilities EDUC 5P54 Culminating Seminar EDUC 5Q97 Independent Study EDUC 5P98 Major Research Paper EDUC 5D91 Thesis EDUC 5K95 Ph.D. Research Colloquium EDUC 7P69 Specialization Elective EDUC 7P51 Comprehensive Portfolio EDUC 7D80 Ph.D. Dissertation EDUC 7Z90

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.