Course Name: Language Arts
Course Number: EDU221
Textbook(s): Machado, Jeanne, M. Early Childhood Experiences in Language Arts: Emerging Literacy. 12th Edition. Albany, NW: Delmar Publishers. 2023 (Instant Access—no physical book required)
Required Readings: None
Additional Materials: Additional items will be available in Brightspace for download. Please note that this course contains audio and video items. Students needing accommodations for these items should contact Disability Support Services early in the semester. Microsoft Office products (including Word and PowerPoint) may be needed for assignments. Campus computers are equipped with these programs and most of these programs are available for download by the students for their convenience. In addition, reliable internet access will be needed to participate in this course.
The date of coverage and order of coverage may be modified based on the faculty member and events beyond the control of faculty members that interfere with class times and teaching.
16 Week Calendar
| Week | Chapter/Topic/Lab |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course IntroductionChapter 8: Children & BooksChapter 8 ReflectionVirtual Observation 1 |
| 2 | Chapter 9: StorytellingChapter 9 ReflectionStorytellin' DiscussionVirtual Observation 2 |
| 3 | Chapter 11: Language Growth through Flannel Boards, Puppetry, and DramatizationChapter 11 ReflectionChapter 11 Discussion |
Rev. 05/2025