ECED-190 Literacy and Numeracy

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080. Students must have current Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry (CA/NR) clearance or LARA eligibility letter obtained from the Michigan Department of Human Services to be presented in the first class. A copy must be on file in the Fine Arts/Social Sciences Office, MMB 2005. Students must meet all state licensing health requirements prior to start of their lab experience. Must have transportation to/from lab worksite.
This course will focus on techniques materials and activities that caregivers utilize to enhance learning of literacy and numeracy for young children. Specific areas will integrate the use of motor skills sensory skills language math and the development of the creative self. Student will review the importance of play in the learning process.

Course Outcomes
1. Student will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of plan and its implications for lesson plans 2. The student will examine literacy development 3. Learner will practice phonemic awareness activities; supportive word recognition experiences and oral language development 4. Learner develops experience to integrate reading and writing 5. Learner practices fundamental concepts of math skills 6. Learner will apply fundamental concepts, attitude and skills of math 7. Learner will integrate math throughout the routine and environment 8. Learner will examine assessment methods for literacy and math development