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Childhood Literacy

Childhood Literacy and Behavioral Development

Credit: 36 hours/3.6 CEU

Dates: December 10-13, 2020

Instructor: Sara Lenore

Fee: $275.00

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12/10/2020-12/13/2020

Class meets online at the following times: Thurs December 10 6pm-8pm; Fri Dec 11 6pm-8pm; Sat Dec 12 10am-1pm; Sun Dec 13 10am-1pm. Class times listed in Eastern Time.

Building/Room: Online, online platform , NY , TBA

Announcement:
In order to reflect CUNY's decision to hold distance-learning courses through the summer, Learning Across America will be continuing in an online format. Online courses will be held for the same number of credits as our in-person option. Please email us with questions at learningacrossamerica@bmcc.cuny.edu.

New class!

For au pairs, parents, and people who work with children – this class provides tools and activities to support literacy and childhood development. This is also a great supplemental class for people pursuing careers in childhood development.

Keep reading for more information or click here to sign up.

Using practical lessons and activities, you will develop an understanding of learning processes and stages of literacy learning.

Class will also focus on the development of independence and responsibility - discussing ways to encourage children to make responsible choices and to be accountable for their actions. This relates to their schoolwork, to everyday life and to how they make connections to the world.

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
(Times below listed in Eastern Time.
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Thursday, November 5: 6pm-8pm
Fri, November 6: 6pm-8pm
Sat, November 7: 10am-1pm
Sat, November 14: 10am-1pm

DECEMBER SCHEDULE
(Times below listed in Eastern Time.
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Thurs, December 10: 6pm-8pm
Fri, December 11: 6pm-8pm
Sat, December 12: 10am-1pm
Sun, December 13: 10am-1pm

Class meets online Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday morning. There is a follow-up session one week later.

Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework and final assignment as well as live online class sessions with your teacher/other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.

Your teacher, Sara Lenore is a Teacher and Reading Specialist. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Boston University and her Master's Degree in Literacy from Pace University. She has a TEFL Certificate from her studies in Peru and has taught English as a Second Language to children, adolescents and adults. Sara has been working with Learning Across America for nearly four years and loves it!

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