ECHDVED X202 - Ready 4 Success: Power Words: Enhancing Children's Vocabulary Development
Vocabulary plays a critical role in life and overall success. Children's vocabulary knowledge helps them communicate, read, and make sense of the world around them. Vocabulary development in early childhood is highly predictive of later academic achievement. In this online training, participants will learn the importance of vocabulary instruction in early childhood classrooms, specific words to target for instruction, and effective strategies to support vocabulary development.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes, and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take approximately 1.5 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires achieving a passing score on assessments. Quizzes may be taken multiple times.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable Internet connection
- Use Chrome browser for Windows and MacOS (ensure both browser and OS are up to date).
What You’ll Learn
- Understand why vocabulary instruction is essential for early childhood success
- Identify developmentally appropriate words to target in classroom instruction
- Apply evidence-based strategies to support robust vocabulary development
What You’ll Earn
- A certificate of completion issued by The Ohio State University
- 1.5 Step Up To Quality (OCCRRA) credits
Additional Information
This course is a part of the Ready 4 Success Professional Development Series facilitated by the Schoenbaum Family Center in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. At this time, ONLY Ready 4 Success partners will receive Step Up To Quality (OCCRRA) credit for this module.
Contact Us
For questions about enrollment, payment options, technology support, or course records, please contact our Enrollment Support team. Inquiries are typically answered within 24 business hours.
For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact osenga.3@osu.edu.