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Encouraging Early Literacy
- Link: Encouraging Early Literacy
- Topic: Programming & Services - Children
- Level: Elective
- Sponsor: WebJunction
- Format: self paced online
- Contact Hours: 1.5
Course Objectives:
NOTE: You will need a WebJunction learner account to access this course.
It takes a Library to encourage children. Everyone in the Library can support, promote and encourage early literacy. This course provides an overview of early literacy and ways library staff can interact with children to encourage singing, talking, reading, writing and playing.
Course Objectives:
Public Service Competencies - Children's Services
Provide experiences, resources and interactions that fuel a love of learning. Model and promotes a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental attitude towards children and their families. Promote awareness of children's services to other staff members and contributes to their training in relation to the delivery of those services. Provide services that enhanced literacy and reading skills.
