COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to examine and apply appropriate practices that shape early childhood literacy development and instruction. Planning curriculum, designing physical environment, and organizing and evaluating instruction are addressed using methods and materials based on research and educational theory. The physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children is considered, as are family literacy, language acquisition and development, phonemic awareness, and other relevant factors.
GRADUATE CREDIT HOURS: 3
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Fran Levin
PREREQUISITES:
| Ability to create, send, and receive e-mail and e-mail attachments |
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| Basic word processing skills including the ability to copy, cut, and paste text |
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| Familiarity with using one of the following web browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Navigator |
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
| Please refer to the following page for minimum Hardware and Software requirements: http://newlearning.njcu.edu/dl/requirements
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TEXTBOOK
You may purchase textbooks from the NJCU Bookstore via credit card by calling (201) 200-3503 or check their website at http://njcu.bncollege.com If the textbook is in stock, it will be shipped the next day.
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