Interns are also recommended to use the resources given below. It is recommended that Interns access the ECAE library online to access other research methodology books and articles available via the library database and Ebrary.
Week 1
Language development in early childhood
How language and literacy is learned
Input, interaction and output – comprehensible input, interaction and comprehensible output.
Required Readings
Recommended Reading
Week 2
Individual factors influencing literacy development
Required readings
Recommended readings
Week 3
Emergent literacy – starting with speaking and listening
The continuum of emergent literacy
Required readings
Recommended readings
Week 4
Emergent literacy
Linking oral language development with early literacy development
Linking emergent literacy with the arts
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Week 5
Emergent literacy
Guiding principles and a balanced literacy approach in kindergarten
Linking theory, principles and effective practices for teaching, learning and assessment
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Week 6
Learners of English as an Additional Language in Kindergarten
Inclusive classrooms and assessment
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Week 7
Play-based literacy centers
Assessment for and as learning
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Week 8
Integrating the language skills creatively in kindergarten
Required Readings
Pyle, A., Poliszczuk, D., & Danniels, E. (2018). The challenges of promoting literacy integration within a play-based learning kindergarten program: Teacher perspectives and implementation. Journal of research in childhood education, 32(2), 219-233.
Recommended Readings
Pyle, A., Prioletta, J., & Poliszczuk, D. (2018). The play-literacy interface in full-day kindergarten classrooms. Early Childhood Education Journal, 46(1), 117-127.
Week 9
Creativity in integrating the language skills through holistic story-telling – Part 1
Required readings
Recommended Readings
Week 10
Creativity in integrating the language skills through holistic story-telling – Part 2
Required readings
Recommended Readings
Week 11
Transitioning from kindergarten to primary grades
Implications for language and literacy
Required Readings
Recommended Readings