College of the Siskiyous - ECE 61 - Preschool Language and Literacy Curriculum II

Oral Language and Early Literacy in Preschool: Talking, Reading and Writing. Kathleen A. Roskos, et al.
International Reading Association, Inc., 2nd edition, 2010.

ISBN 978-0-87207-693-8

Building a Foundation for Preschool Literacy: Effective Instructions for Children’s Reading and Writing Development.

Carol Vukelich and James Christie
International Reading Association, Inc., 2nd edition, 2010.

ISBN 978-0-87207-700-3

You must be working with or have access to preschool children (ages 3 – 5) for a minimum of 3 hours per week. Those not currently working are encouraged to add ECE 58 (1-3 unit lab). If you have questions, please contact the instructor.

Wait list students: Please email ashbey@siskiyous.edu to let me know if you are waiting for approval. I will notify you as soon as possible if I am able to approve your enrollment.

Below you will find some information about the course – a full course schedule will be provided on the first day of class.

Required Materials

Computer with Internet, e-mail, camera and photo editing software, plus Adobe Acrobat. Students must have access to preschool age children at least 3 hours per week. Those not currently employed or volunteering are encouraged to add ECE 58 (1-3 unit lab class).

Catalogue and Schedule Description

This course covers four topics in Preschool Language and Literacy Curriculum: Oral Language, Reading Aloud, Alphabet Knowledge, and Written Expression.

This class is degree applicable. There is no prerequisite, but you must have access to preschool children in order to complete the assignments and projects.

College of the Siskiyous is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of gender, color, national origin, sexual preference, religion or disability in any of its policies, procedures and practices. Please see page 71 of your Schedule of Classes. If, due to a disability, you need class material in an alternative format, please contact the Disabled Student Office/Learning Services at 938-5297, go to Eddy Hall, or talk to the instructor. In recognition of the nature of our community, and the greater communities of which we are a part, the presentation of material in this class is designed with respect for individual differences and places a high value upon the richness inherent in an inclusive and diverse understanding of the subject.

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