Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

  • 4.3
Approx. 8 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course focuses on developing literacy skills in children through various methods such as storytelling, phonics, and comprehension strategies.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to create a literacy-rich environment for children
  • Discover effective techniques for teaching phonics and comprehension
  • Understand the importance of storytelling in developing literacy skills

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $56,000 - $95,000
    • India: ₹3,50,000 - ₹8,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000
    • USA: $56,000 - $95,000
    • India: ₹3,50,000 - ₹8,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000

    • USA: $40,000 - $70,000
    • India: ₹2,50,000 - ₹6,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
    • USA: $56,000 - $95,000
    • India: ₹3,50,000 - ₹8,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €40,000

    • USA: $40,000 - $70,000
    • India: ₹2,50,000 - ₹6,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €35,000

    • USA: $25,000 - $50,000
    • India: ₹1,50,000 - ₹4,00,000
    • Spain: €15,000 - €25,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop the skills and knowledge to create a literacy-rich environment for children
  • Understand effective techniques for teaching phonics and comprehension
  • Learn the importance of storytelling in developing literacy skills

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior experience or knowledge is required
  • Access to a computer and the internet

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes and assessments

Similar Courses

  • Teaching Phonics for Early Literacy
  • Developing Literacy in Children with Learning Disabilities

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Description

In this short course you will explore the possibility that children might acquire written language in a way that is similar to how they acquire spoken language—without instruction. You will encounter various aspects of behavioral science and technology that are relevant to this proposition. You will have the opportunity to learn the the perceptual, cognitive, and neurological capacities of children during their first years of life. You will advance your understanding of children and how they learn language. You will also be more attuned to current advances in the technology of human machine interactions, and what these phenomena imply for learning to read at an early age.

Outline

  • Week 1 Introduction, Challenges, and Language
  • Welcome
  • Challenges and Possibilities
  • Overview of Language
  • Spoken vs. Written Language
  • Analogous Processes in Speech Perception and Reading
  • Is Speech Perception Special?
  • Critique of Motor Theory
  • Fuzzy Logical Model of Perception
  • Top-Down Influences on Language Processing
  • Neural and Behavioral Development
  • Visual Word Form Area and Critical Periods
  • Implications for Learning to Read Naturally
  • Week 1 Overview
  • Week 2 Acquiring Spoken and Written Language
  • Acquiring Language
  • Learning Words
  • Multiple Sources of Information Perspective part 1
  • Multiple Sources of Information Perspective part 2
  • Iconicity
  • Recognition Skills of Infants
  • Acquiring Early Reading Skill
  • Visual Processes that Support Reading
  • Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
  • Fundamental Processes Involved in Reading
  • Tunnel Vision in Reading
  • Eye Movements During Reading
  • Rapid Serial Visual Processing (RSVP)
  • Optimizing RSVP
  • Week 2 Overview
  • Iconicity Ratings
  • Week 3 Reading, Early Reading, and Technological Innovations
  • Measuring Reading Skill
  • How We Perceive Letters and Words
  • Reading Words
  • Search for Magical Solutions
  • Testing Top-Down Influences
  • Written vs. Spoken Language
  • Traditional View of Learning to Read
  • Views of Reading
  • Learning Written Language
  • Writing and Reading
  • Print Influences in Early Reading
  • Technological Advances
  • Shared Reading Interventions
  • Possible Implementations
  • Potential Impacts of Technology Assisted Reading Acquisition
  • Week 3 Overview

Summary of User Reviews

This course on children's literacy has received positive reviews from learners. Many users found the course to be informative and engaging, with practical strategies for improving children's literacy skills.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical strategies for improving children's literacy skills

Pros from User Reviews

  • Informative and engaging course content
  • Practical strategies for improving children's literacy skills
  • Great for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in children's literacy
  • Well-structured course with clear objectives
  • Engaging discussion forums for learners to connect and share ideas

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Not enough focus on advanced literacy skills
  • Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
  • Some technical issues with the online platform
  • Limited availability of course materials after completion
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
Dr. Dominic William Massaro
University of California, Santa Cruz
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