Course Outline (Online 3.0 credits)
EVALUATION
Three assignments consisting of two essays each
Participation
This course is eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. To determine whether you can take this course for Credit/D/Fail grading, visit the Credit/D/Fail website. You must register in the course before you can select the Credit/D/Fail grading option.
DESCRIPTION
Political and social factors which influenced movements and trends in early childhood education in North America, pre-Kindergarten through primary. (UBC Calendar)
ECED 420 is a core course for the Minor in Education – Early Childhood Education, the Diploma in Early Years Education, and the BC ECE Basic Certificate Program. This online course is an elective for the Certificate in Early Years Education.
OBJECTIVES
- To gain a historical perspective of the roots of early childhood education practices in North America
- To become familiar with the programs and contributions of pioneer educators in the field of early childhood education
- To study the various theoretical and philosophical paradigms upon which early learning programs are based
- To become aware of recent events in early education and childcare, and the place of early childhood education in North American life
- To develop a framework for critical analysis of and reflection on the information and theories covered in this course
- To provide students with a theoretical foundation upon which they can begin to develop and clarify their own philosophy of early childhood education and practice
OUTLINE
This course will be offered online on Canvas – http://canvas.ubc.ca
| WEEK | TOPIC |
| 1 | Introductions to ECED 420 |
| 2 | Historical Overview of Childhood and Education |
| 3 | European Roots of Early Childhood Education |
| 4 | Beginning of Early Childhood Education in North America |
| 5 | Kindergarten Pioneers |
| 6 | The Progressive Kindergarten Movement |
| 7 | The Child Study Movement and Developmental Theories |
| 8 | The Nursery School Movement and the Lab Schools |
| 9 | Maria Montessori, Reggio Emilia and the British Infant School |
| 10 | Childcare and Social Policy Week |
| 11 | The Evolution of Early Childhood Education Curriculum |
| 12 | Current Issues in Early Childhood Education in North America |
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
This is an online course. Students are required to have a computer, access to the Internet, and a Campus Wide Login ID and password to access the course website.
There is no textbook required.
LIBRARY RESOURCES: Connect From Home
Your EZproxy connection will allow you to access library resources from your computer on or off campus. For more information, go to https://services.library.ubc.ca/electronic-access/connect/
MORE INFORMATION
Telephone: 604.822.2013, or toll-free in North America: 1.888.492.1122
Email: eced.educ@ubc.ca
Latest Revision on: November 5, 2019