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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2436yesCoursera

The fees for the course Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally is -

HeadAmount in INR
Certificate FeesRs. 2,436

 


The Syllabus

Videos
  • Welcome
  • Challenges and Possibilities
  • Overview of Language
  • Spoken vs. Written Language
  • Analogous Processes in Speech Perception and Reading
  • Is Speech Perception Special?
  • Critique of Motor Theory
  • Fuzzy Logical Model of Perception
  • Top-Down Influences on Language Processing
  • Neural and Behavioral Development
  • Visual Word Form Area and Critical Periods
  • Implications for Learning to Read Naturally
Reading
  • Week 1 Overview
Discussion prompts
  • Belief and Truth
  • Communication Difficulties
  • Conversation with a Child
  • Questions for your instructor

Videos
  • Acquiring Language
  • Learning Words
  • Multiple Sources of Information Perspective part 1
  • Multiple Sources of Information Perspective part 2
  • Iconicity
  • Recognition Skills of Infants
  • Acquiring Early Reading Skill
  • Visual Processes that Support Reading
  • Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
  • Fundamental Processes Involved in Reading
  • Tunnel Vision in Reading
  • Eye Movements During Reading
  • Rapid Serial Visual Processing (RSVP)
  • Optimizing RSVP
Readings
  • Week 2 Overview
  • Iconicity Ratings
Discussion prompts
  • Iconicity Sample
  • Adapting Speed-Reading for Children
  • Reading with RSVP
  • Course Project Proposal

Videos
  • Measuring Reading Skill
  • How We Perceive Letters and Words
  • Reading Words
  • Search for Magical Solutions
  • Testing Top-Down Influences
  • Written vs. Spoken Language
  • Traditional View of Learning to Read
  • Views of Reading
  • Learning Written Language
  • Writing and Reading
  • Print Influences in Early Reading
  • Technological Advances
  • Shared Reading Interventions
  • Possible Implementations
  • Potential Impacts of Technology Assisted Reading Acquisition
Reading
  • Week 3 Overview
Discussion prompts
  • Augmented or Virtual Reality and Reading
  • Technology-Enhanced Environment
  • Picking up Written Language
Peer review
  • Evaluation Report

Articles

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