Education 464-4
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Early Childhood Education
Summer Session 1984
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Instructor: Dr. Lou Rubin
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30 - 9:20
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Location: on campus
OBJECTIVES:
Students will examine the stages of growth and the development of conscious-
ness in the young child through the practice of observation and the study of
major theories of childhood. An understanding of how children perceive their
world will serve as a foundation for the development of programs for young
learners.
OUTLINE OF TOPICS:
1. Approaches to Observation.
2.
Foundations and Perspectives: Historical, Philosophical, Cultural,
Psychological.
3. Theories of Child Development
4.
Current Issues in Early Education
5. Program Designs for Effective Learning
REQUIREMENTS:
- observational reports
- curriculum development projects
- critical analysis of readings
ELIGIBILITY:
Education 464 is open to Early Childhood Education students and also to
others who have a general interest in the field. Students should have a basic
course in psychology or developmental psychology prior to registration.
Students lacking such a background may contact the instructor for suggestions
for self-study prior to registration.
READINGS:
Required readings will be on reserve at the library or available from the
Instructor. Readings will include works by:
Jean Piaget
Jerome Bruner
Maria Montessori
Kieran Egan
A.C. Harwood
Margaret Donadlson
Government Publ icating
Selections from Children's LIterature and Art