Early Language and Literacy Development, Instruction, and Intervention in ECSE.

Catalog description

Course examines theories and historical context of language and literacy development and instruction in young children from infancy through kindergarten with an emphasis on English Learners and children with disabilities. Candidates will learn to create and implement integrated instructional units and lesson plans that teach early literacy through play-based centers, math, science, and the arts while supporting individual students with accommodations and embedded instruction. Candidates examine the role of technology, assistive technology, and authentic assessment to enhance and guide instruction.