RDG 501.501 Seminar in Emergent Literacy This is a Web-based course taught by Dr. Vi Alexander.
Instructor Contact Information
Vi Alexander, Ph.D.
email: valexander@sfasu.edu
Course Description
An examination of early literacy of young children, issues, theories, and content related to early literacy, assessment, and explicit reading instruction.Textbook Requirements
Soderman, A.K., Gregory, K.M., O'Neill, L.T. (2nd Edition), Scaffolding Emergent Literacy--A Child Centered Approach for Preschool Through 5. Allyn & Bacon, Boston. ISBN 0-2205-27989-9.Course Prerequisites
Admission to Graduate School and Teacher Education. Must have GRE score (minimum score 750) on file before the end of the semester in which this course is taken.Course Format and Participation Requirements
The format for this course includes scheduled assignments and deadlines, offline reading assignments, online readings and participation using web pages, research, accessing library sources, email, streamed videos ,and discussion boards. Candidates must have access to a small group of children (3-5) ranging from kindergarten to second grade with whom they will administer reading/writing assessments and teach a variety of lessons.Make arrangements now to visit the SFA campus in August to take a capstone exam administered in RDG 504. This is a state secure exam that must be taken on campus towards the end of the Summer Session II. It cannot be mailed to a proctor.
Technical Requirements for the Course
The minimum technical requirements are required.Before the Course Begins
Complete the Getting Started area of sfaonline. Register and pay for the course just as you would any other SFA course. As soon as you are registered, please send an email message to the instructor. Carefully read and complete all steps of Getting a myCourses Username and PIN. F-1 Visa Holders
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