Summer Session,

N9%2)

Monday and Wednesday

8:30 - 12:20

Instructor: Janice Leyland

Location: ?

9511/12

EDUCATION 464

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Students will explore philosophical views of Early Childhood Education seen in historical

perspective as a foundation for the study of the young child ages 4 to 8. An examination

of current research and theories of child development will be integrated with practice in

observation to enhance students' awareness of the child's point of view. Implications for

the teacher will be discussed.

I.

Historical Foundations and Philosophical Perspectives of Early Childhood Education

II.

Theories of Child Development and Approaches to Observation

a Intellectual development

b.

The Development of Language and Communication

c.

An Examination of Children's Art

d.

The Role and Value of Play

Ill. Implications for the Teacher

IV. Current Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education

A term paper on an Early Childhood Education topic.

Observational reports of young children.

An in-class presentation on a current issue in Early Childhood Education.

Assigned readings.

COURSE TEXTS

Donaldson, Margaret Children's Minds Glasgow: Fontana/Collins, 1978.

Goodnow, Jacqueline Children Drawing Harvard University Press, 1977.

Tough, Joan Listening to Children Talking Cardiff: Irwin, 1985.

In addition, required readings will be available from the instructor or on reserve at the

library.