ECE 335 ECE Early Childhood Education

ECE 335 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION 2Discussion 2 Nonfiction Text In Section 10.3 of the course text, the following authors are listed as the superstars in the world of children’s nonfiction (Coats, 2013):· Nic Bishop· Joanna Cole· Penny Colman· Russell Freedman· Gail Gibbons· Sy Montgomery· Jim Murphy· Seymour Simon· Melissa SweetGo to your local library or bookstore and read a nonfiction book by one of these authors

5 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018

ECE 335 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION 1Discussion 1 Reading Fluency Chapter 9 of our text goes into depth about the importance of fluency instruction. In Section 9.2, the author lists five different methods for helping children to become more fluent readers (Coats, 2013). For this discussion, find your assigned method for improving fluency instruction below, according to the first letter of your last name:· A - G:Modeling flu

5 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018

ECE 335 WEEK 4 JOURNALJournalSelf-EvaluationReflect on your coursework so far. What have you learned so far that you think will be useful in your future career? How will you use this new knowledge? Which assignment challenged you the most, and in what ways? Discuss the assignments you found the most interesting or engaging, and explain why you felt this way. At this point, do you feel prepared to utilize the information you have gained thus

10 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018

ECE 335 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION 2Discussion 2 The Alphabetic Principle As Section 8.1 of your text states, the most important visual literacy component of learning to read is the alphabetic principle (Coats, 2013). This understanding that words consist of letters that correspond to sounds must be taught explicitly. After viewing the videoThe Alphabetic Principle(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.and reading Cha

5 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018

ECE 335 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION 1Discussion 1 Storytelling Stories are everywhere. They are the basis of our nightly news, our conversations at the dinner table or on the phone, and the articles we read in our local newspaper. Children are immersed in stories just as we are, and this immersion is what helps even the very young become motivated to learn to read. Section 7.2 of the course text discusses the importance of

5 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018

ECE 335 WEEK 3 JOURNALJournalUsing GesturesUsing gestures while reading helps children to increase their vocabulary skills. Think back to a nursery rhyme from your childhood that included gestures, such as “The Wheels on the Bus.” How do you think the gestures helped you to understand the meaning of the individual words in the song? How did they help you to understand the song as a whole? How does reflecting on this idea influence your bel

5 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018

ECE 335 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION 2Discussion 2 Television and Literacy Section 6.6 of the text discusses how we can pick up tips and techniques from children’s media to aid our teaching with this new media-literate generation (Coats, 2013). Create a classroom newsletter that shares how you are using popular children’s shows to help you engage your students when it comes to literacy instruction. Also, include how you can

5 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018

ECE 335 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION 1Discussion 1 Phonological Awareness As discussed in Chapter 5 of our text and in the videoBuilding Literacy Competencies in Early Childhood(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., exposure to stories, poetry, nursery rhymes, and songs encourages literacy development (Coats, 2013). Identify a piece of poetry, a nursery rhyme, or a song that can be used to encourage literacy

5 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018

ECE 335 WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENTAssignmentParent Literacy PresentationAs early childhood educators, it is our responsibility to assist parents in encouraging the development of literacy in their children. As mentioned in Section 5.1 of the text, one way to do this is by providing resources to our parents on how they can foster literacy at home (Coats, 2013). For this assignment, create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following:· A tit

20 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018

ECE 335 WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENTAssignmentParent Literacy PresentationAs early childhood educators, it is our responsibility to assist parents in encouraging the development of literacy in their children. As mentioned in Section 5.1 of the text, one way to do this is by providing resources to our parents on how they can foster literacy at home (Coats, 2013). For this assignment, create a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following:· A tit

20 Other / Other ashford university / ECE 335 28 Mar 2018