KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

CHDV C145 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    CHDV C145
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Language and Literature
  3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE:
    Lang & Lit
  4. COURSE AUTHOR:
    Fuller, Elisabeth I.
  5. COURSE SEATS:
    -
  6. COURSE TERMS:
    70 = Fall; 30 = Spring; 50 = Summer
  7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES:
  8. PROPOSAL TYPE:
    CC Course Revision
  9. START TERM:
    30 = Spring, 2012
  10. C-ID:
  11. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This course develops the skills of storytelling and story reading for all ages. Special emphasis is on incorporating reading and writing activities into an emergent literacy program that supports children's language development through the use of children's literature. Students are required to observe children in a group setting.

  12. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    S = Standard Letter Grade
    Optional:
    P = Pass/No Pass
  13. TOTAL UNITS:
    3

  14. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Method
    Min Units
    Min Hours
    Lecture
    3
    54
    Lab
    0
    0
    Activity
    0
    0
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    0
    0
    Volunteer Work Experience
    0
    0
    Paid Work Experience
    0
    0
    Non Standard
    0
    0
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:

  15. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
    Non-Repeatable Credit
  16. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  17. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);Certificate of Achievement (COA);CSU Transfer;Career Technical Education (CTE)
  19. STAND-ALONE:
    No

  20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
    Elective:
    CHDV Child Development AA (AA Degree Program)
    CHDV Child Development Associate Teacher (Certificate of Achievement)
    CHDV Child Development Cert (Certificate)
    CHDV Child Development Teacher (Certificate of Achievement)
    CHDV Child Development Teacher Cert (Certificate)
    CHDV Master Teacher (Certificate of Achievement)
    CHDV Master Teacher Permit (Certificate)
    CHDV Site Supervisor Permit (Certificate)
    Child Development (AA Degree Program)
    Child Development Site Supervisor (Certificate of Achievement)

  21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:
    IGETC:
    CSU:
    UC Transfer Course:
    CSU Transfer Course:

  22. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. Identify ways to use storytelling and story reading to develop and reinforce children’s language and reading skills.
    2. Plan, implement, and evaluate literacy curriculum that enhances reading and writing skills for all young children, including English language learners.
    3. Analyze children’s literature for qualities associated with language and literacy development.

  23. REQUISITES

    Advisory:
    Reading - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
    and Writing - 1 Level Prior to Transfer
    and
    CHDV C105
    or
    CHDV C106
    or
    CHDV C107

  24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    I. Principles of Language Development

    1. Defining Language
    2. Language Sounds
    3. Production and Comprehension
    4. Biological, Behavioral, Environmental Influences

    II. How Literacy Develops

    1. Social and Cultural Practices
    2. Hypothesis Testing
    3. Children’s Way of Knowing
    4. Concepts
    5. Learning Styles
    6. Multiple Intelligences

    III. Reading

    1. Phonemic awareness
    2. Print awareness
    3. Expressive language
    4. Authentic settings

    IV. Writing

    1. Fine motor development
    2. Print awareness
    3. Authentic settings

    V. Children’s Literature

    1. Quality literature
    2. Key components of storytelling
    3. Key components of storyreading

    VI. Using Storytelling to Foster Emergent Literacy Skills

    1. Meaning and comprehension
    2. Imagination, Emotion, Memory, and Learning
    3. Storytelling and Learning

    VII. How to Tell a Story

    1. Background information
    2. Preparation
    3. Approaches

    VIII. Across the Curriculum

    1. Aesthetic Domain
    2. Affective Domain
    3. Cognitive Domain
    4. Physical Domain
    5. Social Domain

    IX. Promoting Lifelong Reading

    1. Development of reading and comprehension
    2. Self-esteem
    3. Emotional catharsis
    4. Fluent reading

    X. Supporting the English Language Learner

    1. Supporting the Home Language
    2. A Print Rich Environment
    3. Developmentally Appropriate English
    4. Involving the Family

    XI. Evaluating Children’s Literacy Knowledge

    1. Authentic Experiences
    2. Assessment Tools
    3. Classroom Context
    4. Self-Evaluation
    5. To Inform Practice

  25. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Case Study;
    2. Demonstration;
    3. Discussion;
    4. Group Work;
    5. In-class writing;
    6. Informational Interviews;
    7. Instruction through examination or quizzing;
    8. Job Shadowing;
    9. Lecture;
    10. Outside reading;
    11. Peer analysis, critique & feedback;
    12. Peer-to-peer instruction;
    13. Presentations (by students);
    14. Problem Solving;
    15. Skills Development and Performance;
    16. Written work;

  26. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    • Reading assignments, handouts and text readings that expand and enhance lecture topics. • Writing assignments that relate observations in child development to current theory. For example: compare and contrast various children’s literature for the components of quality literature to support children’s developing literacy skills. • Text reflections. For example: reflect on experiences of presenting storytelling concepts from the text to groups of children and adults. • Observation of children in a group setting. For example: observe children in a preschool setting to develop language activities that support an emergent literacy approach. • Exams related to course subject matter • Textbook readings

  27. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    • Written analysis. For example, compare and contrast various children’s literature for the components of quality literature.
    • Presentations. For example, present storytelling concepts from class to groups of children and adults.
    • Small group project. For example, develop language activities that support an emergent literacy approach.
    • Exams related to course subject matter.

  28. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks
    Machado, J.M.. (2010) Early childhood experiences in language arts: Early literacy, 9th, Cengage Learning
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
    Examples of children’s literature such as: Nappy Hair, The Rotten Island, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.
  29. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    Online (purely online no face-to-face contact) ;Online with some required face-to-face meetings (“Hybrid”);iTV – Interactive video = Face to face course with significant required activities in a distance modality ;Face to face;
  30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Child Development/ (Masters Required);EarlyChildhood Education (Masters Required);Education (Masters Required);Family and Consumer Studies/Home Economics (Masters Required);

  31. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    10/18/2011
    Last Outline Revision
    11/18/2011
    Curriculum Committee Approval
    11/18/2011
    Board of Trustees
    01/12/2012
    State Approval
    02/21/2012
    UC Approval
    UC Approval Status
    CSU Approval
    30 = Spring 2004
    CSU Approval Status
    Approved
    IGETC Approval
    IGETC Approval Status
    CSU GE Approval
    CSU GE Approval Status