Language, Literacy, & Learning for School-age Children ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Students will explore the processes of language and literacy as they emerge in diverse educational settings with emphasis on theoretical approaches that support the learning process for learners. Topics are varied but focus on upper primary and typically include vocabulary acquisition, the development of reading, and writing competency, investigating instructional techniques including: the integration of language and literacy across all curricular areas; creating environments that support children's language and literacy learning within different cultural contexts, and theoretical frameworks.