Course Description
This course serves as an introductory methods course in early childhood language and literacy development. Students explore the typical and atypical development of language from birth-age 8 Students learn , plan, and implement effective strategies and developmentally appropriate activities to promote and support language development for all infants, toddlers, and preschool age children including those with developmental delays and/or disabilities. Students also learn how to create literacy-rich environments for the purpose of supporting all young children in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This course includes 10 field experience hours in the form of observation and practice, which are required for completion. A grade of ‘C’ or above is required in this course’s key assessment. (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- ECE 101: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECE 176: Health, Safety and Nutrition: Birth to Eight
- ECE 210: Observation and Assessment in ECE Program
- ECE 217: The Exceptional Learner
- ECE 222: Curriculum for Young Children - Methods and Techniques
- ECE 247: Child Development: Birth to Eight
- ECE 261: Infant / Toddler Care: Methods and Techniques
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of how children acquire oral language and explain the interrelatedness of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in preparing all young children including those with developmental delays and/or disabilities to become capable and competent communicators. (Standard 1a, 1b, 1c)
- Collaborate with families as partners in their child's language development, using effective communication strategies (Standard 2a, 2b)
- Use assessment information related to the child’s language for the purpose of planning appropriate experiences to meet each child’s development needs (Standard 3a, 3b, 3c)
- Apply effective, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies related to language and literacy when working with young children, including children who are bilingual learners or those with special learning needs (Standards 4b, 4c; 5a, 5b, 5c)
- Engage in reflective practices to continuously improve language and literacy instruction and support all children's learning and development. (Standard 6d, 6e)
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions (Week 1-8) | 25% |
Blog/Vlog Assignments (Weeks 1-8) | 25% |
Assignments (Weeks 1-6, 8) | 25% |
| Key Assessment (Week 7) | 25% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbook
(Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle)
- Collins, Molly and Schickendanz, J. (2024). So Much More Than the ABCs: The Early Phases of Reading & Writing. Washington, D.C.: NAEYC. ISBN-13: 978-1-952331-32-9
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1,3,4,5 | Topics: Language Acquisition and Literacy Development Overview Read and Review:
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2 | 1,5 | Topics: Language Development - Oral Language Read and Review:
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3 | 3,4,5 | Topics: Linguistic or Language Diversity in Our Classrooms Read and Review:
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4 | 1,5 | Topics: “Children learn to read being in the presence of books.” Horace Mann Read and Review:
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5 | 2,4 | Topics: Books! Books! More Books! Then What? Read and Review:
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6 | 2,4 | Topics: Phonological Awareness & Comprehension Read and Review:
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7 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Topics: Alphabetic Principle & Comprehension Read and Review:
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8 | 1,4,5 | Topics: Putting It All Together Read and Review:
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.