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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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EDUCATION 488-4 ?
SPECIAL TOPIC: KINDERGARTEN
Instructor: Darlene Forrest
Summer Session, 1991
(July 2 - August 9)
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 - 9:20 p.m.
Location: MPX 8620B
PREREQUISITE:
EDUC 401i402 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.
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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.
* Children's play, emergent literacy, observational evaluation will be
emphasized in this course.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance and participation in all parts of the program. Completion of practical
and research-oriented assignments and readings.
Demonstration of competency in course assignments.
REQUIRED TEXTS
Elkind, David, (1988) Miseducation: Preschoolers At Risk. New York: Alfred A
Knopf. ISBNO394756347.
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.