Centre for Distance Education

Faculty of Education

Simon Fraser University

WMC 1300 291-3524

EDUCATION 464-4

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

This course will explore theory, research, and practice concerning the education of young

children in the age range of 3 to 8 years. The broad goals of this course are:

1.

to develop an awareness of a number of current issues concerning the education of young

children.

2.

to encourage critical thinking about these issues.

3.

to encourage an appreciation of the uniqueness of all children within the context of

developmental norms.

4.

to encourage reflection on values and beliefs and to understand how those values and

beliefs influence practice with young children.

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401/402 or PSYC 250.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

None.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Three mini assignments (short answer questions)

30%

Interview/Research Project

40%

Final Examination (short answer questions)

30%

Please see Exam Schedule in Registration Timetable.

SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:

Course Materials & Service Fee

$30

Deposit for Additional Materials

$25

02/13/02

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