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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
CDEC 1356Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Education / Early Childhood
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching language and
literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum to children from birth through age
eight.
Pre-Requisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:3:0
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
None
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Barbara S. Lynn
Digitally signed by Barbara S. Lynn
DN: cn=Barbara S. Lynn, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Education
and Early Childhood, email=barbaral@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.08 16:47:10 -05'00'
Barbara S. Lynn
Digitally signed by Barbara S. Lynn
DN: cn=Barbara S. Lynn, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Education
and Early Childhood, email=barbaral@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.08 16:47:23 -05'00'
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David Kucera
DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Division of
Technology and Business, email=davidk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.08 17:32:38 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:39:29 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:39:54 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Theories of language development (behaviorism, nativismChomsky, social learning theory, Vygotsky, Piaget, etc.)
Early Brain Development
Role of the parent, caregiver, teacher, and other adults in stimulating children’s language Importance of conversations
and early language experiences in infancy and toddler years
Defining Language Arts (oral language and literacy-written language)
Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
Letter recognition
Sounds of language (Phonics)
Phonemic awareness
Beginning Reading
Beginning Writing
Reading and Writing in the Elementary Years
Acquiring English as a second language (English Language Learners)
Play-based techniques for literacy
Environments for literacy
Selecting and utilizing children’s literature in a variety of content areas (language arts, math, science, social studies, and
fine arts)
And other topics deemed relevant by the instructor
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards measured in this course:
1. Promoting child development and learning
2. Teaching and learning
3. Observing, documenting, and assessing
4. Using developmentally appropriate approaches to connect with children and families
5. Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
6. Becoming a professional
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Define literacy and emergent literacy
2. Analyze various theories of language development
3. Describe the teacher's role in promoting emergent literacy
4.Create literacy environments and experiences for children
5. Select and share appropriate literature with children.
6. Reflect on developmentally appropriate practice and application of course content to Early Childhood settings
Methods of Assessment:
1-2-3. In-class assignments, midterm (with minimum of one essay question), final exam, and other quizzes
deemed necessary by the instructor. Minimum grade of 70 to meet the standard.
3-4-5.Students will submit a term project including 6 literature selections for a particular age group (birth-grade
4) and 6 literacy activities designed for the same age group. This project will be graded by a departmental
rubric with the student achieving a minimum grade of 70 points to meet the standard.
6. Written, in-class journal reflections on the weekly topic of study and its application to early childhood
settings.
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Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Machado (J. M.). Early childhood experiences in Language Arts: Early literacy, most recent edition, Cengage.
Bredecamp, S. & Copple, C. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs (3rd ed.). NAEYC:
Washington, DC. ISBN 13: 978192889664
Suggested Course Maximum:
35
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
None
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
After reading the text book and participating in class lecture and discussions, students will compile and arrange a term
project: select and extend 6 literature books for children in a specific age group (birth-grade 4) and 6 additional literacy
activities for the same age group. The project will be graded according to a departmental rubric, and students will share
portions of the project in class. Students will take written tests designed by the instructor.
Grades will be determined in the following manner:
10% Attendance, class participation, and participation in weekly in-class reflections
60% Written tests (minimum of midterm with one essay question and a final exam)
30% Term project of Language/Literacy Activities
Grading Scale
A-90-100%
B-80-89%
C-70-79%
D-60-69%
F-59 and below
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist