Oral Language: Foundations of Literacy

SEF-3001

Within this 5-hour (.5 CEU credit) session, we will discover the importance of oral language within the classroom with a focus on strategies to increase the use of oral language such as story telling, read aloud, and through interactions. This course meets a part of the CEU literacy component required for teacher licensure renewal.

Course Information

Course Description

The foundation of literacy development is oral language. Language rich environments help children learn the vocabulary needed to express their basic needs, ideas, emotions, and questions.

IMPORTANT : NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN TO A STUDENT WHO IS TAKING A SELF-SUPPORTING CLASS. (Example: A class with SEF code).

Intended Audience

Early Childhood & Elementary school teachers, administrators and other professionals working with young children.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this CEU, students will be able to:

1. Describe how oral language is the foundation of literacy

2. Identify and demonstrate key elements of oral language: vocabulary expansion, storytelling, read alouds, and interactions

3. Apply NC FELD goals to the intentional planning of oral language development activities

Course Outline

Course Topics:

1. Introduction of Oral Language and its link to Literacy

2. Importance of vocabulary expansion, storytelling, read alouds, and interactions

3. Intentional planning of oral language development

Contact Hours

5 hours

CEUs

Industry Standard, State, or National Certification

Yes

Certification

CEU or in-service training hours

Website URL

CEU or in-service training hours Certification Details

Course relation to Certification

http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/licensure/

CEU to maintain or renew NC teacher licenser In-service training hours for NC DCDEE annual training requirements

Part of the Continuing Education to Curriculum Articulation Agreement?

Course Prerequisites

None

Textbooks, Supplies and Additional Costs

Cost- $35.00
No textbook needed.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course

There are no required course textbook materials. Students are encouraged to further explore resources utilized in the development of this course to further strengthen learning of various course topics.

Before enrolling in an Internet-based/online course at Johnston Community College, you should have access to a reliable computer with Internet. You should also be very comfortable demonstrating the following competencies:
- Computer operation and start-up.
- Setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting through technical assistance resources from your Internet Service Provider.
- Understand and have knowledge of basic word processing.
- Basic Internet skills.
- Knowledge of using e-mail.
- Knowledge of how to save a document and attach/upload a document

Abilities and Skills Necessary to complete course/program

Technical Standards

Pre-Registration Requirements

No LATE registration accepted.

Student must provide an accurate email address. Log-in information will be sent to that email 3-5 days prior to the start of the class. If no email has arrived from JCC, email the Department Chair of the Education Programs to follow-up before the class begins. No refunds will be provided for failure to log in.