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At the end of the course, the student must be able to: 1. Recognize the concept and philosophy of kindergartens and their objectives. 2. Identify the views and ideas of Western scientists on modern trends of kindergarten 3. Illustrate contemporary trends in kindergarten goals and philosophy 4. Specify kindergarten buildings and equipment 5. Enumerate the tasks and roles of the kindergarten teacher. 6. Explain the components of the kindergarten curriculum |
Teaching and learning methods
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The course will be presented to the student through lectures, |
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discussion and dialog Research and Survey
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Methods of assessments
Methods of evaluating students in this course(class work 40% & final 60%)
Editorial exam 30
Oral exam 5
Research 5
Editorial exam 60
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Main Contents of the Course |
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Scientific topics |
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Readings / References / Notes |
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Meaning and division of childhood. What kindergarten is - kindergarten philosophy - definition of kindergarten philosophy and its foundations |
1, 2 |
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General Objectives of Kindergarten MontsouriPhilosophy – Al-Farr Philosophy and Blessing |
3, 4 |
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First midterm Exam |
5 |
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Analysis and criticism not opinions and thoughts of Western scientists Attention to the nature of the child - the principle of interdependence of development - nature is the source of knowledge and the means of education - education begins with senses - freedom of expression Love and affection. |
6, 7 |
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Contemporary trends in kindergarten philosophy Contemporary Trends in Looking at Childhood Daily Order in Kindergarten. |
8 |
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Contemporary trends in kindergarten goals Contemporary Trends in Kindergarten Programs (Free Activity Program - Intellectual Activity Program - Academic Activity Program Family Event Program |
9 |
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A second midterm exam |
10 |
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. Kindergarten buildings and equipment (kindergarten building - specifications and components of activity halls) |
11 |
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Kindergarten teacher (personal characteristics of the kindergarten teacher - roles and tasks performed by the kindergarten teacher - responsibilities of the kindergarten teacher. |
12 |
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Kindergarten Curriculum Components - Language Skills - Sports Concepts and Skills Social concepts, skills and moral trends - expressive arts. |
13 |
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Final exam |
14 |
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Reference Title |
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Edition |
Author |
Where it is |
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Textbooks: Recent trends in preschool child education. |
(2000) alddārualmiṣriyyatualllubnāniyyatualqāhiratu |
First |
BadranShabeel |
personal library |
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Assisting books: Preschool Child Programs |
2001) Dar Alfkr for Jordan |
First |
Sami Arifj Mona Abu Taha |
personal library |
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Design of educational programmes for preschool children |
(2008) dāralkitābialjadīdialkuwayta |
First |
Huda Al-Nash |
the Library of the Faculty |