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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
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    . 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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