N FRASER UNIVERSITY

Spring Semester 2004

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EDUC

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Karen Kurytnik

The Social Lives of School Children

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Office: TBA

Wednesdays

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Phone:

13:30-16:20

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D01.00

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email: kpv@sfu.ca

WMX 3220

PREREQUISITE:

Educ 220 or Psych 250.

This course will provide students with an overview of theory, research, and practice concerning social and

emotional development and social interactions and relationships during the school years. Emphasis will be

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

among students and between students and teachers.

Objectives:

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

-be familiar with the main concepts and ideas that comprise a number of theories of social and emotional

development.

-be familiar with the key research findings stemming from these theoretical orientations.

-be familiar with school-based programs aimed at supporting social and emotional development.

-be able to critically evaluate these programs in light of theory and research evidence.

Requirements:

Students will complete an in-class exam and a series of short reflection papers. Attendance is mandatory

and will contribute toward the final grade.

Required Readings:

Guiding Children's Social Development Theory to Practice, 4th edition.