ECE 154 - Children’s Literature and Literacy

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 125 , ECE 161 , ECE 163 , or permission of Instructor.

Course Description: Surveys children’s literature for young children and emphasizes setting up environments and planning activities that support emerging language and literacy skills in young children. Covers the developmental continuum of language, reading, and writing skills.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe the value and use of children’s literature in promoting children’s growth in all developmental domains.
CLO#2: Evaluate appropriate literature for young children.
CLO#3: Give examples of how to create a classroom environment and integrated curriculum that promote developmentally appropriate early language and literacy strategies.
CLO#4: Utilize the public library as a source of children’s literature for both classroom and home. (ILO: Information Literacy)
CLO#5: Describe opportunities and resources for families to learn about early language and literacy development.
CLO#6: Describe the impact of exposure to diverse literature and literary experiences on early development.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Notebook and pen or pencil for taking notes; library card; access to the internet and Blackboard.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.