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THE SOCIAL LIVES OF SCHOOL CHILDREN

(D02.00)

Margaret MacDonald

Office: EDB 8466

Phone: 268-7085

Office Hours: By Appointment

E-Mail: mjm@sfu.ca

WEDNESDAY 12:30-3:20

Surrey Campus Room 3270

Dates: Wednesdays

May 9, 16, 23, 30

June 6, 13, 20, 27

July 4, 11, 18,25

August 1

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 220 or PSYC 250

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Description:

(From the Calendar)

An overview of theory, research and practice concerning social emotional development and social

interactions and relationships in the school context. Emphasis on the role of peer relationships in

development and the role of the school in supporting positive interactions.

Proposed Schedule of Topics:

Week 1 Overview and Assignments

Week 2 Observing Social Interactions

Week 3 The Hidden Curriculum

Week 4 Roles and Values (cross gender friendships)

Week 5 Popularity and peer Group Entry

Week 6 Play Patterns (extravert/introvert)

Week 7 Play Environments (preschool/school/community recreation)

Week 8 Popular Culture (ingroup/style/money/power)

Week 9 Family Culture (ingroup/ role identity)

Week 10 School/Community Culture

Week 11 Boundaries, Barriers and Access

Week 12 Mediating Social Interactions

Week 13 Final Exam

Course Objectives:

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1) To deepen our theoretic understandings of the significance of children's social relationships in

school

culture

2) To construct a deeper understanding of environmental influences on the social lives of children

3)

To critically analyze the significance of socially mediated learning

Required Readings:

A Custom Courseware will be sold to students through the bookstore

Evaluation:

Four evaluation items will be used to assess student understandings of the course content. These items

are as follows:

Class attendance and participation:

15% of your grade will be based on class attendance and participation. This will be calculated on your

preparation for class discussions, participation in activities, presentations and discussions as well as

your attendance

Final Exam:

A final exam will be scheduled in week 13 worth

25%.

Questions will be drawn from readings and

class notes

Observations of play environments:

Observations of children in early childhood settings will be due in week

5.

This will be worth

25%

of

your grade.

Observation Report:

An observation report will due in week 11 based on observations previously submitted in week

5.

The

observation report will be worth

35%

of your grade.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS

1) To be awarded a grade in the course all assignments must be handed in, in person during class on

or

before the due date indicated in the course outline. Students are responsible for making back-up

copies

of each of the assignments submitted

2) Requests for extensions without penalty may be granted in cases of extreme circumstances if the

situation

is discussed with the instructor prior to the due date. In all other cases late assignments will be

penalized

by 10% per week or any portion thereof

3)

Given the emphasis on classroom participation and discussion, regular attendance is mandatory

4)

Due to issues of confidentiality all assignments must be picked up in person and grades will not be

reported over the telephone

GRADING

The grade definitions described below will be used to mark all assignments

Letter Grade Definitions

Grade

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Excellent: Shows superior understanding of the subject

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matter; strong evidence of original thinking; good

A- organization; ability to analyze and synthesize; sound critical

evaluations; superior understanding of issues and familiarity

with the literature. All requirements complete.

B+

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Good: Shows good understanding of the subject matter;

B ?

some evidence of original thinking, critical capacity and

B- ?

ability to analyze; shows reasonable understanding of issues

and familiarity with the literature. All requirements complete.

C+ ?

Adequate: Fair comprehension of the subject matter; few

C

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original insights; little or no evidence of critical capacity and

C- ?

ability to analyze; some deficits in understanding of issues

and familiarity with the literature. Incomplete; some

requirements not met.

D ?

Marginal: Some evidence of understanding subject matter;

little or no evidence of critical capacity and ability to

analyze; serious deficits in understanding of issues and

familiarity with the literature. Incomplete; several

requirements not met.

F ?

Fail: Little evidence of even superficial understanding subject

matter; serious weaknesses in critical capacity, ability to

analyze, understanding of issues, and familiarity with the

literature. Incomplete; many requirements not met.

Grading Criteria will be based on American Psychological Association writing standards (5th edition)

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