Language Development and Activities for Young Children
CCA 104-351

Instructor: Sue Langwell           
Instructor's E-mail: langwells@morainevalley.edu

This course meets eight consecutive weeks (once a week for eight weeks).  There is independent work required with this course.  There are five off-site observations that are mandatory.  These observations are typically done during the day time.

A small part of this class is done on-line through Blackboard.

Knowledge and understanding of language development, the stages involved, the role that adults play and the relationship of language to other aspects of development. This class is further designed to introduce the student to a wide variety of language activities appropriate for young children and to assist students in developing skills in preparing, presenting and evaluating each of the language activities included in the course.  

The minimum hardware and software requirements needed to take an Internet course can be found on the Online Learning Website in the "First Time Users" section at: http://online.morainevalley.edu/FirstTimeUsers/ComputerRequirements.htm. 

A number of resources are available on the Online Learning Web Site at:  http://online.morainevalley.edu.  Students new to Internet learning should consult the materials provided to see if online learning is for you.

The college provides a free Blackboard Student Prep Course to help students become successful Internet learners.  These workshops are open to any student who would like to learn more about Blackboard. Students can participate in an on-campus training session or self-enroll in an online training course.  More information can be found on the Online Learning Website in the "First Time Users" section at: http://online.morainevalley.edu/FirstTimeUsers/PrepCourse.htm.

This course section will be taught using an online learning management system called Blackboard, which is available via the Internet.  Your course will become available in Blackboard on the official course start date listed on the class schedule. You are expected to login to and participate at that time.

Your username and password for Blackboard is listed on the printed student schedule you receive in the mail. You can retrieve this information electronically using the "Find out your username" and "Find out your password" links available on the Online Learning Website at: http://online.morainevalley.edu.

If you are having difficulties logging in to Blackboard, call the Online Help Desk at (708) 608-4355 to request assistance.

If you have any additional questions about this course please e-mail the instructor.  If you need technical support, contact the Online Help Desk at (708) 608-4355 or use the online form at http://online.morainevalley.edu/help.htm.