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Online Learning:
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IS an ONLINE CLASS FOR YOU?
First, go to the Online Readiness Resources to take a "self-assessment”. There are many resources that were designed to help you understand the basis for an online class and the skills necessary for success. (If the tutorials do not describe you, then taking this class online might not be for you and I strongly suggest that you drop the online class and enroll in a traditional classroom section.)
Regular Effective Contact policy:
Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly instructor initiated threaded discussion forums; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, phone or messaging to individuals; and virtual office hours.
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Course Description
Presents a survey of literature from infancy through elementary school with an emphasis on a diversity perspective. Introduces the genres: picture books, traditional literature, fantasy. poetry, historical fiction, realistic fiction, biography, and informational books. Emphasizes an understanding and appreciation of a wide range of children's books. This class meets the requirements for 3 units in curriculum required by Title XXII for teachers in early childhood education/school age programs. CSU Transfer
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will be able to:
1. Identify and implement early reading and literacy skills as a part of a child's daily experience.
2. Examine the historical progression of children’s literature from oral tales to contemporary children’s literature.
3. Describe the different genres in children's literature, to include fictional and non-fictional works.
4. Demonstrate the ability to select individually, developmentally, and culturally appropriate literature for children.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Children’s Literature Briefly, by Terrell A. Young, Gregory Bryan, James S. Jacobs and Michael O. Tunnell, ISBN 978-0135185872
The Tale of Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo, ISBN 978-0763625290