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Education 464-4
Early Childhood Education
Regular Summer Semester 1984
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Instructors: K. Keliipio/J. Leyland
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 4:50
Summer Session 1984
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Location: on campus
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30 - 9:20
OBJECTIVES:
Students will examine the stages of growth and the development of
consciousness 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 Lvelopment
4.
Current Issues in Early Education
5.
Program resigns for Effective Learning
REQUIREMENTS:
-obscrvE.tional reports
-curriculum development projects
-critical analysis of readings
T T(TRTT.TTY
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. Haiwood
Margaret Donaldson
Government Publicating
Selections from Children's Literature and Art