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

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