Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

CDEC-1356-001 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood

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Course Description

An exploration of principles, methods and materials for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based, integrated curriculum.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Early Childhood Experiences in Language Arts Early Literacy

\ Edition:  Tenth

\ Author:  Jeanne Machado

\ Copyright:  2013

\ Student Copy ISBN-13:  978-1-111-83261-2

\ Publisher:  Wadsworth Cengage Learning

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Supplies

\ Additional materials to complete extra credit projects may be necessary.  These may include:  posterboard, markers, glue, construction paper, etc.  No additional materials will be required for

Student Performance

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1. \ Students will define literacy and emergent literacy.
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2. \ Students will analyze various theories of language development.
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3. \ Students will describe the teacher's role in promoting emergent literacy.
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4. \ Students will create literacy environments for children; and select and share appropriate literature with children.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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1. \ Students are expected to fully participate in all online opportunities.  There may be online discussions, live chats, Skype sessions, etc. as needed.
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2. \ Students are expected to log-in to the course at least weekly and check email, announcements, news, calendar, etc.
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3. \ Students are expected to read the assigned chapters in the textbook and use the online resources provided such as chapter outlines, written lectures, study guides, etc.
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4. \ Students are expected to complete all assignments and make sure they are turned in by the due date.
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5. \ Students are expected to satisfactorily complete exams during the defined time frame.  Exceptions must be arranged with permission from the instructor prior to the exam.  Make up exams will be given at the discretion of the instructor.
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6. \ Students are expected to utilize resourcefulness, creativity, and be reliable when completing assignments and projects.
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7. \ Students that demonstrate academic dishonesty as defined in the "Student Rights and Responsibilities" information will receive a grade of "F" in this course.  A link to the "Students Rights and Responsibilities" information is accessible in this syllabus.
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Grading Criteria

Grades in this course are based on a point system.  Below are the required assignments and the number of points each is worth:

• Thematic Literacy Project = 500 points
• Read-Aloud Project = 100
• 8 Weekly Quizes = 50 points each for a total of 400 points

The corresponding letter grades for points are listed below:

• 900 - 1000 points = A
• 700 - 899 points = B
• 500 - 699 points = C
• 400 - 499 points = D
• Below 399 = F

Attendance

\ This is an online class and therefore students do not attend class.  Students are expected to complete all assignments and projects in order to be successful.

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Additional Information

Thematic Literacy Project:

This is an individual project. This is a semester-long project and counts for ½ of your final grade. You will be assigned an appropriate pre-school theme and will create a developmentally appropriate, theme-based activity for each of the following seven learning centers: art, blocks, ABC, writing, dramatic play, math/science, and library/listening. Each activity must each be theme-related and literacy based. You will also write two transition activities that are theme-based as well. Specific instructions on how to complete this project will be given as well as templates for you to use when writing your activities. The project must be typed.  NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

Read-Aloud Project:

This is an individual project. In this project, you will create a preschool book list and complete a Read-Aloud Self-assessment using one of the books from your list. You will plan a read-aloud and execute your plan with a group of children. While you are reading to the children, a coworker will complete a read-aloud checklist for you. . The book list must be typed and submitted in the following exact format:

Author, Title of Book, Publisher, Date of Publication, ISBN #

Quizzes

Rather than taking four large exams and a final, there will be eight short quizzes covering the chapters assigned for each week. These will be administered online and may contain multiple choice, short answer, matching, T/F, and/or fill-in-the blank questions. These tests are not timed. Each quiz is worth 50 points for a total of 400 points.  NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE EXAM AFTER IT HAS CLOSED.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

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