Language & Literacy Experiences

Catalog description

This course focuses on theories of language development, the sequence of speech and language development and differentiating between normal and atypical speech. Emphasis will also be placed on the teacher?s role in facilitating communication and literacy skills, on planning and implementing appropriate language and literacy activities, on selecting and using literature to enhance language development, and on supporting children and families whose first language is not English. The Ohio Department of Education Early Learning and Development Standards, English Language Arts will also be covered.