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Course Description

Participants will demonstrate an understanding of pre-literacy strategies and language acquisition. They will also explore research based methods for literacy instruction. This course will address the connection between communication and early literacy development and strategies to promote phonological awareness, emerging print recognition, and emergent literacy competencies.

Course Outline

Synchronous instruction and asynchronous reading and assignments. Formative assessments will be provided weekly in the form of essays and collaborative projects. A summative final exam will be administered at the end of the course.

Learner Outcomes

Students will demonstrate an understanding of pre-literacy strategies and language acquisition.

Prerequisites

This course is part of the Early Childhood Permit Program (ECE) for Las Virgenes Unified School District. For any information regarding this program, please contact Ryan Gleason at rgleason@lvusd.org.

Notes

Required Text: Levin, Vanessa. (2021). Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers. Wiley.; Alanis, I., Arreguin, M., & Salinas-Gonzalez, I. (2021). Essentials: Supporting Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten. NAEYC.

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Type
Online
Dates
Jun 30, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Contact Hours
60.0
Delivery Options
Online on Demand  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (6 units) $120.00
Available for Credit
6 units
CEUs
6 CEUs
Section Notes

This course is part of the Early Childhood Permit Program (ECE) for Las Virgenes Unified School District. For any information regarding this program, please contact Ryan Gleason at rgleason@lvusd.org.