Avenues to Children's Literacy

Catalog description

This course is designed to give participants the ability to use criteria consistent with findings of scientific research to select, evaluate, and compare instructional programs and materials (e.g., children's literature) for teaching reading. Successful students will be proficient in enabling students to read a variety of textual materials and will be prepared to involve school and community members in promoting reading. This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking re-certification and is intended for early childhood, elementary, and special education teachers, current daycare workers and future daycare workers only. Three lecture hours per week. Usually offered fall and spring semesters. **CHILD CARE CREDENTIALING INFORMATION: This course includes 12 hours in core of knowledge training including 3 hours in Curriculum: Developmentally Appropriate Practice (including children with special needs); 9 hours in additional core of knowledge training in Curriculum; and 3 hours in Community: Family & Community Partnerships.