CONT253: Supporting Literacy and Numeracy Development in the Early Years
This short, self-guided course is designed for early childhood educators in childcare and kindergarten settings. Its focus is the development of literacy and numeracy skills in early learners and explores strategies for supporting a classroom environment that embeds literacy and numeracy in its routines.
In this course, learners will become more familiar with how children learn and to recognize literacy and numeracy skills in early learners. They’ll have opportunities to problem-solve through scenarios and to demonstrate their understanding of play-based learning, including child-directed guided play.
Topics include
- Pedagogy and curriculum
- Literacy and numeracy skills in early learners
- Play-based learning
- Classroom environment
- Planning literacy and numeracy for full-day kindergarten
Course Schedule
Session | Course Dates | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
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Fall 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 at 4pm ET | Sep 26, 2024 at 4pm ET |
Fall/Winter 2024 | Nov 04, 2024 – Feb 07, 2025 | Oct 29, 2024 at 4pm ET | Oct 31, 2024 at 4pm ET |
Late Winter 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 – Apr 18, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 at 4pm ET | Feb 13, 2025 at 4pm ET |
Winter 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 04, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET | Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET |
Fall 2024
- Dates: Sep 30, 2024 – Dec 06, 2024
- Deadline: Sep 24, 2024 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Sep 26, 2024 at 4pm ET
Fall/Winter 2024
- Dates: Nov 04, 2024 – Feb 07, 2025
- Deadline: Oct 29, 2024 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Oct 31, 2024 at 4pm ET
Late Winter 2025
- Dates: Feb 17, 2025 – Apr 18, 2025
- Deadline: Feb 11, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Feb 13, 2025 at 4pm ET
Winter 2025
- Dates: Jan 20, 2025 – Apr 04, 2025
- Deadline: Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET
- Payment Due: Jan 14, 2025 at 4pm ET
Application Requirements
This course has no application requirements.
Course Materials
This course has no required resources.
Accommodations
Applicants who require special accommodations are asked to:
- Contact us at least 1 week prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made.
- Provide necessary documentation upon request.