It also gives a brief critique of the basic philosophies of educational thought. A study is made of the use of creative materials, and students are led in the development of creative teaching that may be used in preschool, elementary, or secondary classrooms. A study is made of the crucial problems affecting children in today's society, including family disintegration, private, social pressures, alcohol, and drug abuse, and ways the school can help the child in dealing with these problems. Open to graduate students on a limited basis. Features outstanding speakers in large and small group sessions related to the Institute's theme.
Students become familiar with various instruments for collecting data.
Design research problems to be used in Practicum. The design shall grow from research findings involving individuals or groups of children. Requires program design and project report. Courses numbered 600 or above are open to post-master's degree students. An investigation of the characteristics of exemplary programs in early childhood education.