The class for parents is divided into six modules. There are over 2 1/2 hours of multimedia instruction to give literacy tools to parents. This instruction is supported by a literacy discussion board where parents have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from Dr. Barbara Swaby.
Course Title: What is Reading?
Modules:
42 min - Module 1: Introduction - Discussion of Literacy
35 min - Module 2: Reading TO Children
44 min - Module 3: Reading TO Children
45 min - Module 4: Reading TO and WITH Children
43 min - Module 5: Reading WITH Children
28 min - Module 6: Reading WITH and BY Children
Course Objective(s):
To show parents the joy there is in being involved in the literacy growth of their children
To help parents see the value in home literacy
To help parents gain an understanding of the process of reading in a non-technical and non-threatening manner
To provide for parents several strategies that may be used to encourage and support reading in their children
To help parents see the natural relationships that exists between school and home
Course Expectation(s):
As a result of this information, parents will be able to:
Understand the "Reading To" process
Understand the "Reading With" process
Understand the "Reading By" process
Understand the relationships that exist between oral and written language learning
Facilitate word analysis learning in their children
Facilitate sight word learning in their children
Facilitate comprehension development in their children
