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Using Experience Books to Promote Early Literacy (HOPE)



Published:  8/17/2007

This course will emphasize the role that experience books can play vocabulary acquisition for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Links to early literacy content standards will be highlighted. Suggestions will be offered for utilizing experience books to maximize literacy development.

Windows-Based Computer RequiredHeadphones or Speakers RequiredHeadphones or Speakers Required This is a Recorded Course which requires either a Windows-based computer or a Mac with speakers/headphones to view. More information available in the FAQs/Help section.

Length: 60 minutes

Cost: Free to View

Course Objectives
  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to discuss the value of experience books in enhancing receptive and expressive language.

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the distinct purposes of a variety of vocabulary types.

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to highlight the importance of experience books as a tool for enhancing listening and speaking vocabularies.

Course Instructor(s)  

Marguerite Vasconcellos, M.S., CED, Cert AVT, Bucks County (PA) Intermediate Unit

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Continuing Education Information
Offered: IHS/1.0
Under Review: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; CAA/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

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This program is approved by the International Hearing Society and its educational committee, the International Institute for Hearing Instruments Studies. To learn more about earning IHS CE Credit, click here.




Document last modified: Friday, October 30, 2009