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RDLA051.34

Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers for Success

Course Section Description:

This course focuses on preparing preschoolers for success by developing their early literacy skills. The theories and strategies presented are based on the latest early literacy research from Susan B. Neuman and Kathleen Roskos (2007). You'll learn to use this research as you plan meaningful early literacy-learning experiences. These activities build on preschoolers' prior knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen oral language development - providing them with the foundation for reading, writing, and future academic success. The course provides video examples, online interactives, and activities from PBS, and engages you and your colleagues in a collaborative learning experience.

For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Syllabus.

The number of hours identified for each course reflects time spent online, but does not reflect the total time spent completing offline coursework and assignments. All learners are different and you will likely spend double the indicated number of hours completing all coursework depending on your learning style and work habits.

Credit is available through United Tribes Technical College, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and the University of North Dakota. Please visit http://www.prairiepublic.org/education/pstv/tlcourses.html for additional credit details.

An optional face-to-face meeting for the course will be held on October 20, 2008 from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Livingston Lord Library on the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus in room 222. This will be an opportunity to meet other course participants and the facilitator, while becoming familiar with the course layout and procedures.

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