General Information

• Name: Language Development in the Preschool
• Discipline: Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• Units (Credits): 1
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Studies development of language in preschool children. Emphasizes activities and materials for fostering development of receptive and expressive language skills in the preschool child.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Observe auditory, visual and tactile reception and auditory and visual association in the preschool child.
• Use positive and effective language development shills with children. The following techniques will be practiced: giving directions, inference, categorization, same, different, and describing.
• Know the components of normal speech and language development.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course is designed to allow students to meet the program outcome of knowing the subject matter appropriate to Early Childhood Education. The course will also allow students to recognize and organize a physical environment that supports age appropriate development in young children, plan and implement activities that meet the physical and cognitive needs of children, and organize and implement developmentally appropriate environments and curriculum for young children.

Linkage to General Education Mission and Outcomes
Students who complete this course are expected to demonstrate they:

Communication
• Have college-level skills in reading, writing and oral communication appropriate to their degree and/or emphasis.

Analysis
• Have effective and efficient learning skills, including the location and evaluation of information.
• Have problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills.

Community Commitment
• Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.