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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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EDUCATION 464-4

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Summer Session, 1989

(July 4- August 11)

Monday/Wednesday

1:00-4:50 P.M.

Location: MPX 7600F

Instructor: ?

J. Clarkson

PREREQUISITE:

Educ 401/402 or equivalent.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is intended as a basic theoretical introduction to the

education of young children in preschool, daycare, and public school

settings. Major areas of focus will include:

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Philosophical and Psychological Issues relevant to ECE.

2.

The psychological foundations of a variety of ECE instructional

practices, from teacher-directed lessons to instructionally designed

play environments.

3.

Applications of selected theories relevant to instructional planning at

the preschool and primary levels.

ASSIGNMENTS:

In-class assignments

30%

10 Page Paper (Due during week 5)

25%

3 lesson plans (Due during week 6)

25%

Class Presentation

20%

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Tough, Joan. (1985). Listening to Children Talking. Ward Lock

Educational/Drake Educational Associates.