ECED short course: Literacy Development in the Early Years: Integration of Reading and Writing

Upcoming ECED short course:

Literacy Development in the Early Years: Integration of Reading and Writing

 

 The Aga Khan University – Institute for Educational Development is announcing an exciting short course “Literacy Development in the Early Years: Integration of Reading and Writing”. This course is designed to provide early childhood teachers/ teacher educators/other stakeholders with an in-depth investigation into literacy development, age 3 to 8. Theory and practice for supporting literacy development in the early years is the pinnacle of this course. Examination of contextual influences on language and literacy development, reading and writing as integrated processes, and models of appropriate practices to foster emerging language and literacy will be emphasized.

 The course will have the following areas and topics:

 

• Establish an understanding of ECED concepts (how young children learn and develop).
• Enhance understanding of how children learn to read and write in the early years.
• Enhance understanding curriculum related to literacy development in early childhood education.
• Enhance understanding of pedagogy, learning environments and materials to effectively support children’s early literacy development.
• Enhance reflective thinking and practice skills.

 Further details are as follows:

 Course dates: January 14 – 18, 2013

 Course fee: Rs 8,500/-

 Course timings: 2:30pm – 5:30pm

 Last date of application: January 7, 2013

 

For application forms contact:

Office of the Registrar, Institute for Educational Development, Karimabad Campus from Monday to Friday, between 10:00am-12:00pm or 2:00-4:00pm

Phone: +92 21 3634 7611-4/ 3682 6991, Ext: 3253

Email: ied.ro@aku.edu