ECD 131 - Language Arts

Lecture Hours: 2 Credits: 3

Description: 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 100 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisite(s): Take ECD 102 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 website

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:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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)

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Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025