Assignments Overview

Lesson 2.1: Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years
Focus: Learn about language acquisition in the early years.

Standards for Reading Professionals (International Reading Association, 1998, pp. 10, 21)
The reading professional will:
2.2 understand the interrelation of language and literacy acquisition.
2.5 understand the interrelation of reading and writing, and listening and speaking.
16.2 reflect on one’s practice to improve instruction and other services to students.

Materials
Reflection journal
Chart paper or a blackboard for the Collaboration Group meeting

Estimated Time
3.0 hours independent work and classroom application
1.5 hours Collaboration Group meeting

Lesson 2.2: Understanding Stages of Reading Behavior
Focus: Understand various stages of reading behavior by looking at a continuum.

Standards for Reading Professionals (International Reading Association, 1998, pp. 10-11, 21)
The reading professional will:
2.5 understand the interrelation of reading and writing, listening and speaking.
3.1 recognize how differences among learners influence their literacy development.
16.2 reflect on one’s practice to improve instruction and other services to students.

Materials
Reflection journal
Chart paper or a blackboard for the Collaboration Group meeting

Estimated time:
3.0 hours independent work and classroom application
1.5 hours Collaboration Group meeting

Lesson 2.3: Key Elements of Literacy Instruction and Components in a Comprehensive Literacy Framework
Focus: Learn about the key elements of literacy instruction of a comprehensive literacy framework. Link the components of instruction with a brief description of each element and components.

Standards for Reading Professionals (International Reading Association, 1998, pp. 10, 21)
The reading professional will:
2.3 understand the interrelation of language and literacy acquisition.
2.5 understand the interrelation of reading and writing, listening and speaking.
16.2 reflect on one’s practice to improve instruction and other services to students.

Materials
Reflection journal
Chart paper or a blackboard for the Collaboration Group meeting

Estimated Time
3.0 hours independent work and classroom application
1.5 hours Collaboration Group meeting

Lesson 2.4: Evaluation and Literacy Talk
Focus: Share your learning and evaluate the module.

Standards for Reading Professionals (International Reading Association, 1998, p. 21)
The reading professional will:
16.2 reflect on one’s practice to improve instruction and other services to students.
16.3 interact with and participate in decision making with teachers, teacher educators, theoreticians, and researchers.

Materials
Access to the Internet (if available) to complete the module evaluation, post a reflection journal entry, and participate in the online Literacy Talk discussion.

Estimated Time
1.5 hours independent work
1.0 hour Collaboration Group meeting