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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

EDUCATION 488-4

SPECIAL TOPIC: KINDERGARTEN

Spring Semester, 1991

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Instructor: Darlene Forrest

(Jan. 7 - April 5)

Monday, 4:30 - 8:20

Location: MPX 7610

PREREQUISITE -

EDUC 4011402 or equivalent.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course will introduce you to principles and practices of school programs for the

beginning year of school.

The course will focus on the following topics:

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childhood growth and development and its implications for E.C.E. program

development.

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the goals and philosophy of the Primary Program.

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creating enabling learning environments for young children.

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selecting, organizing, and implementing instructional strategies (ie. ?

play), materials, and appropriate content for young children.

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principles of dual entry and its implications.

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evaluating young children's learning.

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parental involvement and education.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance and participation in all parts of the program. Completion of all

required readings and assignments.

Demonstration of competency in course assignments.

REQUIRED TEXTS

Elkind, David, (1988) Miseducation: Preschoolers At Risk. New York: Alfred A

Knopf. 1SBNO394756347.

Hall, Nigel, (1987) Emergence of Literac y

. Heinemann Education Books,

0-435-08442-9.

Jaggar, A. & Smith-Burke, M. (eds) (1985) Observing the Language Learner.

IRA-NCTE Newark, Delaware, 0-87207-890-6.

Board of Education for the City of North York. (1983) Look Hear. Curriculum and

Staff Development Services, North York, Willowdale, Ontario, 1-55000-002.

RECOMMENDED TEXTS

B.C. Primar y

Curriculum - Foundation Document and Resource Book. (1990)

Ministry of Education.

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