The second in a series of four Quinmester courses, this course is planned for any junior or senior high school student interested in possible employment as a Child Care Aide, or as a worker with exceptional children. It focuses on the stages of childhood growth and development, emphasizing the achievement of a positive self-concept. The main…

A four week course in television programming and production for very young children was attended by 13 representatives from ten countries in the Asian-Pacific area. The first part of the course was devoted to presentations by the participants describing the television programs in their countries and the presentation and discussion of about 80…

As part of the Introduction to Patient Evaluation course at the University of Texas Medical Branch, freshmen medical students visit a local elementary school to: observe variations of cognitive, physical, and social development; note variations through interactions; and interact with small groups of children. (LBH)

This paper discusses two early childhood education courses offered in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction at Bowling Green State University. Early Childhood Competency I (ECC I) is a course offering sophomores and juniors the opportunity to work on a one-to-one basis with a youngster under the age of three years in the child's…

This curriculum guide is divided into four major sections: English Skills, Writing and Composition Courses, Literature Courses, and Elective Courses. Thirty courses are described, and the guide outlines the general objectives, specific objectives, activities, and resources for each course. The courses include Advanced Composition, Journalism I,…

These course outlines were prepared for project instructors involved in training foster parents. The courses are designed for a 24-hour discussion format. Each course outline provides a statement of general objectives, a list of specific goals to be achieved in the course, important points to be emphasized and suggested activities and reading…