CDEV 2212

Children's Literature

Credits: 2

Description: This course provides a detailed study of children's literature experiences in either home or center-based settings. Learners will integrate knowledge of children's language development, learning environments, and teaching methods to select, plan, present, and evaluate literature experiences for children. Prerequisite(s): CDEV1114, 1116, 2210 Corequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 1/1/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Prerequisites

• CDEV 1114 Society/Family Dynamics

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
2. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
3. Demonstrate self-development skills.
4. Demonstrate global/environmental perspective.

Competencies

1. Examine literary genres
2. Demonstrate understanding of culturally appropriate literature/diversity/bias
3. Prepare DCAP learning experiences
4. Implement fingerplay learning experiences
5. Implement poetry learning experiences
6. Demonstrate storytelling techniques
7. Compile DCAP literacy resources
8. Display professional and ethical conduct

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.