Module Information
In Module 2, participants will learn about oral language acquisition and literacy development. Participants will begin to understand the importance of oral language development as it relates to early literacy, as well as the conditions for language learning that classroom teachers need to consider. In addition, stages of reading development will be explored. Key elements and components will be introduced within the context of building literacy knowledge.
In Module 2, you will:
- Make personal connections through a reflection journal and weekly Collaboration Group meetings.
- Learn about how language and literacy develop from birth through school age.
- Become familiar with the integration of oral and written language.
- Evaluate your own growth and the effectiveness of the module.
Module Overview and Due Dates
Note: Listed below are the individual assignments that will need to be emailed to the instructor. See the lesson directions for reading assignments and other group work due dates.
Lesson 2.1: Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years
Collaboration Group meeting date _____
Summary of readings due _____
Lesson 2.2: Understanding Stages of Reading Behavior
Collaboration Group meeting date _____
Child Observation summary due _____
Lesson 2.3: Key Elements of Literacy Instruction and Components in a Comprehensive Literacy Framework
Collaboration Group meeting date _____
Lesson 2.4: Evaluation and Literacy Talk
Collaboration Group meeting date _____
Module 2 Evaluation due _____
Textbooks for This Module
Burns, M. S., Griffin, P., & Snow, C. (Eds). (1999). Starting out right: A guide to promoting children’s reading success. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. ISBN 0-309-06410-4
Taberski, S. (2000). On solid ground: Strategies for teaching reading K-3. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. ISBN 0-325-00227-4
University of the South Pacific. (1995). Literacy education certificate course IV. Suva, Fiji: University of the South Pacific Extension. ISBN 982-03-1286-8
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