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EDUCATION
464-14
Early Childhood Education
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Intersession, 1977
Course Information
Instructor:
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Clarice Wills
Dates: May 9 to June 15
Days: Monday and Wednesday
Times: 11:30 - 8:20 p.m.
Calendar Description
Current trends, issues and research relating to the edu
education of young children.
Rãiigë of Topics
Young children as persons and learners: skills of observing
Social problems and today's young children
Contemporary models of nursery school, kindergarten,
primary and day care practices
Facilitation of learning in selected curriculum areas
Setting the scene for learning experiences.
Planning to meet individual needs.
Course Requirements
1.
Reading from references of choice in each area of the
course outline. Annotating records of reading.
2.
Observation of children and learning situations in
selected field locations (undergraduates)ooroown classrooms
(teachers),keeping records according to a guide sheet.
3. Contributing to university class experience through:
a) contributions to discussio8 b) working as a member of
a small group in preparation of a learning centre for
young children and c) setting up an art exploration
experience.
4.
Writing a practical application examination.