SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
DIVISION OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
FALL 2008
INSTRUCTORS INFORMATION:
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CHAIR’S INFORMATION:
1. Name of Chair: Veronica Rodriguez
2. Office Location: Pecan D 101-B
3. Telephone #: (956) 872-7265
4. FAX #: (956) 872-2640
5. E-mail Address: vrodrig2@southtexascollege.edu
COURSE INFORMATION:
1. Course Name: Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
2. Course #: CDEC 1356-{{Section}}
3. Catalog Course Description: This course is an exploration of principles, methods, and materials
for teaching young children language and literacy through a play-based, integrated curriculum.
4. Departmental Learning Outcomes:
• Utilize the computer and related technology to research and present classroom assignments.
• Understand “Developmentally Appropriate Practices” (DAP).
• Develop curriculum, lesson plan and thematic units for Early Childhood Education.
• Create an organized record of all information related to courses with personal goals included.
• Asses the role and responsibilities of teachers in Early Childhood Education.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergent literacy theories and techniques.
Course Outcomes:
• Define literacy and emergent literacy; analyze various theories of language development; and
describe the teacher’s role in promoting emergent literacy.
• Create literacy environments for children; and select and share appropriate literature with children.
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