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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

Education 4874

Special Topic Kindergarten

Summer Semester, 1990

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Instructor: Darlene Forrest

May 7 - August 3, 1990

Monday, 5:30 - 9:20

Location: MPX 9511

Prerequisite:

Education 401/402 or equivalent

Course Description

The course will introduce you to principles and practices of school

programs for the beginning year of school.

The course will focus on the following topics:

- childhood growth and development and its implications for

E.C.E. program development.

- the goals and philosophy of the Primary Program.

- creating enabling learning environments.

- selecting, organizing, and implementing instructional

strategies (ie. play), materials, and appropriate content for

young children.

- dual entry.

- evaluating young children's learning.

- parental involvement and education.

Course Requirements:

Attendance and participation in all parts of the program.

Completion of all required readings and assignment.

Demonstration of competency in course assignments.

Texts:

Elkind, David, (19 ) Miseducation: Preschoolers At Risk. New York:

Alfred A Knopf. ISBNO394756347.

Hall, Nigel, (1987) Emer

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. Toronto: B.C.

Kindergarten Curriculum Guide and Resource Book.