Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ICS-0228
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced over 52 weeks (135 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 early childhood education
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide information and strategies to help educators promote successful development in the four areas which young children will use for the rest of their lives: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This includes children with special needs and those from diverse backgrounds. Means of assessment are also discussed.

Learning Outcomes:

  • analyze the multicultural approach to literacy and how it can promote early literacy skills
  • point out how music and art help in developing early literacy
  • demonstrate how speaking and listening skills are foundational for early literacy development
  • analyze how children become writers and readers in preschool and kindergarten years
  • categorize the importance of family literacy and the transition phase from preschool to kindergarten
  • prepare a storytelling board for toddlers and preschoolers

General Topics:

  • Multicultural approaches to literacy
  • Promoting early literacy skills
  • Speaking and listening skills
  • Transition from preschool to kindergarten
  • Preparing a storytelling board
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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