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Simon Fraser University

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Summer Session, 1990

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Instructor:

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J.D. Clarkson

(July 3- August 10)

Tuesdays/Thursdays

13:00-16:50

Location: ?

MPX 7600

COURSE OUTLINE:

This course examines current trends, issues and research relating to the

education of young children. Students enrolled in this course will examine a

selection of philosophical and psychological issues relevant to the

education of children in primary grades. As a consequence

of this

examination, students will be able to place current issues in an historical

perspective and be in a position to offer constructive comment on some

current points of concern in the field.

Topics to be discussed include:

- Relationships between early childhood education, education in later

years, child care and schooling.

- The nature of child centered education. Topics will include: needs and

interests of learners, growth and development as metaphors in early

childhood education, and the place of aims in early childhood education.

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Instructional strategies, including an examination of direct instruction,

play, and naturalistic learning.

- The importance of language experience and basal reader programs.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Weekly Assignments:

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30%

Term Paper: ?

30%

Annotated Bibliography:

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15%

Final Examination: ?

25%

REQUIRED TEXT:

Ministry of Education (1989) Primary Program. Victoria: Curriculum

Development Branch, Province of British Columbia.

Other readings on specific topics will be made available as the course

progresses.