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RDLA272

Vocabulary as a Foundation for Learning

Course Description:

Words are a key building block of language, literacy, and learning. Build strong foundations for long-term academic success in early learners by embedding powerful vocabulary instruction into your K-3 teaching practice. Take this course to:

• Examine the relationship between vocabulary, literacy, and knowledge development

• Compare what you know about how children develop vocabulary to common teaching practices

• Receive tools to transform ineffective vocabulary instruction and foster word consciousness and word learning

• Explore techniques for assessing vocabulary growth and acting on those findings

Note: This is a facilitated course. Learners submit coursework and participate in asynchronous discussions throughout the course term, and receive graded feedback.

For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Syllabus.

Similar to an in-person undergraduate or graduate-level course, the number of hours identified for this course reflects the expected amount of time learners will spend online, but does not reflect the total time spent completing coursework and assignments offline.

Graduate Credit Information:

Graduate credit may be obtained from the provider(s) listed below, for an additional fee after the course begins.

Sierra Nevada College - 3.0 credits - pricing

Morningside College - 3.0 credits - pricing

Central Michigan University - 3.0 credits - pricing

Ashland University - 3.0 credits - pricing

Madonna University - 3.0 credits - pricing

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