ECD 131 - Language Arts

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of methods and materials in age- appropriate language experiences. Opportunities are provided to develop listening, speaking, prereading and prewriting skills through planning, implementation, and evaluation of media, methods, techniques and equipment. Methods of selection, evaluation, and presentation of children’s literature are included.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 and RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Development of Language
Environmental Print
Prewriting Skills
Read-Aloud Strategies and Techniques
Components of a Literacy-Rich Environment
Developmentally Appropriate Language Arts Activity
Methods and Materials in age-appropriate language experiences

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

South Carolina State Standards for the English Language Arts (ELA) for Early Childhood-grades PreK-2.
Miscellaneous art/office supplies
3 Ring Binder

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the characteristics, phonology, and grammar of infant, toddler, and preschool speech. (NAEYC 1a, 1b, 1c)
Conduct a classroom observation to identify activities/elements that support literacy. (NAEYC 6d)
Plan, implement, utilize, and evaluate a variety of media, methods, techniques, and equipment to support age-appropriate language arts experiences for young children that are appropriate for the different stages of development across the curriculum. (NAEYC 4b-c, 5a,5c)
Select, evaluate, and present quality literature that is appropriate for various stages of development. (NAEYC 4d)
Implement developmentally appropriate techniques for storytelling and read-alouds. (NAEYC 1a,1c, 4c, 5c)
Create an original storybook (including writing, illustrating, etc.) to read that is age appropriate for young children. (NAEYC 4b, 4c)

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021