PED112Education2 Unitsintermediate

Reading In Early Chilhood And Primary Education

Name: Reading In Early Chilhood And Primary Education
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This course introduces undergraduates to the fundamentals of reading instruction, starting from the preschool level, to prepare them sufficiently to develop the reading skills of young children. It explores the importance of reading in language development and academic achievement of pre-schoolers. The course exposes students to the theories that underlie the choice of approaches, methods, techniques and instructional resources needed to develop the reading and academic skills of preschoolers and primary level pupils.

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195h

Study Time

Weeks

15h

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Math Level

Course Keywords

Reading SkillsEarly ChildhoodLanguage DevelopmentLiteracyReading Comprehension

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

Language Skills

Nature of Reading

Language Development

Reading Skills Development

Emergent Literacy

Reading Comprehension

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Self-Assessment Exercises

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Preschool Teacher

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Primary School Teacher

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Curriculum Developer

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Education Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationEarly Childhood DevelopmentLiteracy ProgramsSpecial Education

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

Module 1: The Language Skills

Unit 1: The Four Language Skills

2 study hours

•Discuss the four language skills
•Differentiate between the skills
•Explain their interrelatedness
•List the micro-skills related to each of the skills
•Enumerate the importance of the skills in early childhood development

Week

Module 1: The Language Skills

Unit 2: The Nature & Importance of Reading

4 study hours

•Describe reading as a language skill
•Discuss the importance and characteristics of reading
•Describe the processes involved in reading
•List and discuss the sub-skills involved in reading
•Describe the relationship between reading and other language skills
•Enumerate the factors that can affect effective reading skill development

Week

Module 2: Reading in Early Childhood

Unit 3: Language Development in Early Years

2 study hours

•Examine the importance of language in general
•Discuss the importance of language for children and in children's development
•Explain the process of language development in children

Week

Module 2: Reading in Early Childhood

Unit 4: Theories of Language Development

4 study hours

•Describe the different theories of language development in children
•Articulate the implications of the theories to language learning and reading development

Week

Module 2: Reading in Early Childhood

Unit 5: Reading Skills Development

3 study hours

•Explain the importance of exposing children early to reading activities
•Summarize the emergent literacy skills
•Relate the characteristics of each reading stage with the children around you
•Differentiate between 'learning to read' and 'reading to learn'
•Differentiate between Alphabetic Principle and Phonemic Awareness
•Discuss the implications of the phases on children's reading readiness

Week

Module 2: Reading in Early Childhood

Unit 6: Emergent Literacy Strategies

4 study hours

•Describe the different techniques of early reading skills of children
•Examine the relationships among the different strategies
•Explain the roles of the pre-school teachers in implementing the strategies
•Summarise ways of ensuring smooth transition from home to school in developing reading skills

Week

Module 2: Reading in Early Childhood

Unit 7: Reading Environment in Early Childhood

3 study hours

•Describe the features of a supportive home environment
•Articulate the different home experiences that can enhance reading skills
•Give a comprehensive features of an effective reading classroom
•Explore, with examples, the expected relationships that should be between the home and school in developing reading skills

Week

Module 3: Reading at the Primary School Level

Unit 8: Nature of Reading at Primary School

3 study hours

•Clearly articulate the goals of teaching reading at the primary school level
•Differentiate between learning to read and reading to learn
•Identify the reading problems/difficulties face by primary school pupils and take necessary steps to address them
•Differentiate between intensive and extensive reading and develop steps to promote each

Week

Module 3: Reading at the Primary School Level

Unit 9: Reading fluency and Reading Comprehension

2 study hours

•Describe the sub-skills of reading fluency
•Determine the role of fluency in reading
•Articulate the relationship between fluency and comprehension
•Calculate the reading fluency rate of pupils in your class
•Identify the elements of reading comprehension
•Discuss the factors that affect reading fluency and reading comprehension
•Develop steps to address the comprehension factors

Week

Module 3: Reading at the Primary School Level

Unit 10: Reading / Comprehension strategies

2 study hours

•Examine the different reading strategies used by the proficient reader
•Develop effective reading strategies for your own use
•Use your understanding of reading strategies to develop an effective reading programmes for primary school pupils

Week

Module 3: Reading at the Primary School Level

Unit 11: Approaches, Methods & Techniques of teaching reading

2 study hours

•Have an updated knowledge of approaches and methods to teaching reading over the years
•Give examples of different strategies for teaching reading
•Discuss and implement the strategies for promoting different reading skills

Week

Module 3: Reading at the Primary School Level

Unit 12: Teaching Pupils to Comprehend

4 study hours

•Explain in details what comprehension instruction entails
•Articulate clearly the different strategies that can be used in teaching pupils how to construct meaning from reading
•Highlight and implement strategies for teaching comprehension at pre-reading, reading and post-reading stages

Week

Module 3: Reading at the Primary School Level

Unit 13: Reading in Content Areas

3 study hours

•Possess adequate knowledge of different text structures, including characteristics and special features
•Have an understanding of the different types of text that learners may be exposed to, especially in subject matter areas
•Demonstrate a vast knowledge of different strategies that can be used to teach different text structures
•Demonstrate an ability to guide pupils through their reading/comprehension of different text structures

Unit 14: The Reading Classroom

3 study hours

•Identify factors which are important for creating a suitable environment for success in reading skills acquisition and development
•Determine the purpose of establishing a library in the classroom
•Identify the kinds of materials you would include in the classroom library for primary school pupils
•Develop teacher-made materials appropriate for use in the classroom

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.