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    EDUCATION 464-4
    EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
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    1995
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    Instructor: Janice Leyland
    Tuesday and Thursday
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    Location: MPX 7610
    8:30 - 12:20
    OBJECTIVES:
    Students will gain basic knowledge about the historical, philosophical,
    and psychological foundations of early childhood education. Through combining
    the study of major theories of childhood with practice in observation, students
    will examine the stages of growth and the development of consciousness in the
    young child. An examination of how children perceive their world will serve
    as a foundation for the development of programs for young learners.
    OUTLINE OF TOPICS
    I. Foundations and Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
    Historical, Philosophical, Cultural, Psychological
    II. Theories of Child Development and Approaches to Observation
    a.
    Perceptual Development
    b.
    Role and Value of Play
    c.
    The Role of Fantasy
    d.
    The Development of Oral Language
    e.
    Self-expression as Seen Through Childrens' Art
    III. The Guidance of Young Children
    IV. Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education
    REQUIREMENTS
    1.
    A term paper on an early childhood education topic
    2. Observational reports of young children
    3.
    An in-class presentation on a current issue in Early Childhood Education
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    Required readings will.be
    available from the instructor::or on reserve
    at the library. Readings wilL.include works by:
    Mellor
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    Montessori
    Bettleheim
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    Harwood
    Tough
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    Arnheim
    Piaget
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    Donaldson
    Trevarthen
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    Pepler and Rubin
    Cherfas
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    Egan
    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 instrtorfor suggestions
    for self-study prior to registration.
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