Childhood Literacy
and Behavioral Development

For au pairs, parents, and people who work with children – this class provides tools and activities to support literacy and childhood development. This is also a great supplemental class for people pursuing careers in childhood development.

Using practical lessons and activities, you will develop an understanding of learning processes and stages of literacy learning.

Class will also focus on the development of independence and responsibility - discussing ways to encourage children to make responsible choices and to be accountable for their actions. This relates to their schoolwork, to everyday life and to how they make connections to the world.

Wednesday
September 25
6pm–8pm (online orientation)

Saturday-Sunday
September 28-29
(in person at Manhattan campus) 10am–4pm

Sunday
October 6
(online final assignment submission)
6pm–8pm.

Students are required to schedule a private meeting with the teacher prior to submitting their final project.

Wednesday
October 23
6pm–8pm (online orientation)

Saturday-Sunday
October 26-27
(in person at Manhattan campus) 10am–4pm

Sunday
November 3
(online final assignment submission)
6pm–8pm.

Class times listed in Eastern Time.

Requirements and more information:

Please note: Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework and final assignment as well as class meetings. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.

Your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your class orientation You will receive details on how to log-in to your orientation one day before the start of the course.

Once the final online class has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher.

Students are required to be present during online orientation, classes, and online final project presentations.

Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.

If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.