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CD 129: Language & Literature for Young Children
Course Syllabus: FALL 2002
Course Description:Text:Language Arts in Early Childhood Education. Jayne Sowers. Delmar/Thomson. 2000. Course Objectives:The student will:Identify resources, innovative approaches, and demonstrate skills in selecting and reading books for young children. Course Requirements:Class Discussion/Lecture/CollaborationRegular attendance and participation is vital to a course in which lecture, discussion, exchange of ideas and experiences enhance student learning. If you are absent, it can effect your grade. See additional classroom policies for more information. Respect Students are expected to show respect for the instructor and classmates by arriving on time, participating in class activities, and leaving after the instructor has dismissed the class. Please remember to turn off all cell phones. Collaboration Collaboration is an important component of a respectful work environment. There will be many opportunities to work collaboratively with classroom colleagues. All participants are encouraged to remain open to something new that might happen as the activity progresses. All participants influence the direction of the activity. Flexibility The Fall Semester topics and assignments are set up according to the calendar. However, the instructor may adjust the class to reflect the needs and interests of the students. Therefore, listed topics of discussion or due dates of assignments may change. If you miss class, please check with a classroom colleague for any changes. Accommodations Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to notify this instructor early in the semester and contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) in person in Room 110, or by phone at 619-644-7112 (voice) or 644-7719 (TTY for deaf). In-class Assignments There will be in-class projects that involve the students in using the knowledge, ideas and skills presented in class. Each project will be worth between 5 and 10 points. If a student is not present in class, these in-class projects cannot be made up. Assignments All assignments must be completed for a student to receive a final grade in the course. Tests There will be a Midterm and a Final Exam. Semester AssignmentsRead AloudStudents will read a carefully selected children’s book to the adult class. Students will complete a Reflection paper after presenting to the class. Specific written guidelines will be provided. Children’s Literature: Bibliography The purpose of the assignment is to provide you an opportunity to acquaint yourself with a variety of quality children’s books and to provide a system whereby you can collect and organize your selection of appropriate books. Students will read forty children’s books identified as excellent literature and provide a written summary and evaluation. The instructor will provide more detailed directions. Story Presentation in Class Each student will present a children’s story in a format other than by reading the story aloud from a book. Choices include storytelling, puppetry, flannel board, role playing/drama (props), or any other pre-approved by the instructor. Additional directions will be provided. Story Presentation Written Plan Students will be prepare a written plan of the story presentation following guidelines provided by the instructor. Language Observation Students will visit an infant/toddler, preschool, school-age, or licensed family child care setting and observe the teachers and the children. Students will observe and record the communication interaction between adults and children and write a paper relating the behaviors observed to class lecture, discussion and the textbook. The instructor will provide more detailed directions. Story Presentation to Children Students will present a story to a group of children in a licensed early childhood setting. This assignment provides students the opportunity to polish their presentation skills. Additional guidelines will be provided. Interview: Teacher of Second Language Learners The classroom teacher has an important role in supporting first and second language acquisition. The interview will be of a teacher who works with young children in a bi/multi-lingual classroom setting. Specific directions will be provided. Language Development Activities Teachers set up a learning environment which encourages language development and literacy. Students will select an age group and development activities which will actively engage children and support language and literacy. Children can learn a great deal through observing pictures, asking questions of each other and adults, and discussing what they observe. A part of this assignment will include a picture file, which can be a great resource for a teacher as a tool for helping develop children’s language development and increasing their understanding of the world around them. Students will be given more detailed guidelines by the instructor. Evaluation
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