Early Literacy Development

Catalog description

Focuses on young children's language and literacy development, including parental and staff support, grounded in scientifically based reading research. ADTED 458 Early Literacy Development (3) This is a three-credit, post-baccalaureate course that focuses on young children's language and literacy development. This course examines research related to how children acquire language, reading, and writing skills, as well as how family partnerships between the home and school can further support language and literacy development and children's academic success. This course will cover a wide array of topics related to language and literacy development, including the influence of play and technology, the impact of read-alouds on literacy development, and the role of racial/ethnic and cultural diversity in learning. Students will examine early literacy development through a series of activities and readings.