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ECE 202 - Teaching Young Children’s Literature


This course examines techniques for selecting and integrating high-quality children’s literature in the preschool curriculum. Other topics include: the developmental benefits of utilizing high-quality children’s literature; identifying various genres and strategies for creating learning experiences that enhance motivation and encourage a lifelong passion for reading.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate practical knowledge and skill integrating high-quality children’s literature in the preschool curriculum.
  2. Identify various genres in young children’s literature.
  3. Describe the developmental benefits of incorporating high-quality children’s literature and related learning experiences in the preschool environment.
  4. Recognize the vital role that family engagement has in supporting young children’s literacy development.
  5. Discern developmentally appropriate techniques for observing and assessing the literature experience for young children.
  6. Determine ideal book selections based on temperament, culture as well as ages and stages of development.