EDU 110 - America Reads

1 Cr.

This course is designed for students accepted into the America Reads Program. After students are accepted, and while they work in their Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom placements, they will meet one hour weekly per semester to interact with their instructor and each other regarding their experiences. Problems needing to be solved, issues needing to be addressed, and plans for the remainder of their placements will be discussed. Children’s literature will be explored and appropriate reading-readiness activities will be developed for use with the kindergarten students.

Pre-Requisites: Minimum 2.5 G.P.A. or permission of the instructor. At least one semester at NCCC and/or 12 college-level transfer credits. Education major or interest in career working with children. Interview with the Program Coordinator or the instructor.
Co-Requisites: Optional placements as tutor for co-op credit or as work-study student in “America Reads” program. Commitment to minimum of 24 hours per semester in tutoring at one of the Pre-K or Kindergartens in Niagara County or locations outside Niagara County as arranged by the America Reads Coordinator. The America Reads Program Coordinator will make the school placements where students will be overseen by supervising teachers.

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EDU 110 - America Reads