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The Social Lives of School Children?

Course Outline for Education 322 E100?

Fall Semester 2007

Instructor: ? Jocelyn Reeves

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ireeves(Elsfu.ca

Office Hours:

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by appointment

Classes: ? Tuesday 4:30-7:20

Burnaby Campus 7600F

Course Description:

This course will provide students with an overview of theory,

research and practice concerning social emotional development, and social interactions

and relationships during the school years. Emphasis will be on the role of peer

relationships in development and on the role of the school in supporting positive

interactions among students and between students and teachers.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, it is expected that students will:

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Be familiar with the main concepts and ideas that comprise a number of theories

of social and emotional development.

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Be familiar with the key research findings stemming from these theoretical

orientations.

3.

Construct a deeper understanding of the significance of relationships and

environmental influences on the social lives of children.

4.

Be familiar with and able to critically evaluate school-based programs aimed at

supporting social and emotional development in light of theory and research

evidence.

Requirements:

Students will complete an in-class exam, a series of short thought

papers and a presentation at a book fair held during our last class. Attendance is

mandatory and will contribute toward your final grade.

Required Text:

Craig, W. (Ed.) (2000). Childhood Social Development: The Essential Readings.

Blackwell: Oxford, UK.

Additional readings may be required throughout the term. These will be supplied

by the instructor.