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CHLD 51 - Early Literacy in Child
                   Development   (3.0 units)
This course examines the developmental continuum of literacy from birth through early childhood.  Considerations of cultural and liguistic diversity are applied to the study of how children become competent in all areas of language.

The student willg ain an appreciation of the importance of interaction and cooperation between home and school underlies the exploration of language and literacy acquisition.   Issues of early literacy in public policy are reviewed.  A TB test/observations are required.
(54 hours lecture;      Degree applicable, CSU)
Advisory Prerequisite:   CHLD 61 - Language Arts and Art Media for Young Children

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Define early literacy.
  2. Describe how experiences during the early years lay the foundation needed for later success in conventonal reading and writing.
  3. Describe the developmental progression language acquisition and literacy.
  4. Create environments that promote literacy for children.
  5. Design curriculum appropriate for young children that promotes language learning.
  6. Assess the literacy level of young children.
  7. Explain cultural and linguistic diversity in the acquisition of literacy.
  8. Synthesize home and school language experiences into a cohesive program of literacy development.
  9. Compare past and current policies on early literacy.
  10. Determine one's own literacy and implement ways of enriching it.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CHLD 51 - Early Literacy in Child Development will:
  1. be able to identify the various mechanisms of dual language learning as they apply in and out of the school setting
  2. know the various mechanisms involved in acquiring language, including pertinent theories of same
  3. know the principles and theories related to learning to read
  4. know the regions of the brain related to language use, their typical development and ways to promote it
  5. know the place of literacy in our society, primarily as a reult of its pivotal role in traversing the education system with its related rewards
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