Literacy Development I

Catalog description

This course explores the foundational theories and practices essential for teaching early literacy. It examines key theories of learning, with a focus on understanding the diverse needs, backgrounds, and interests of young learners. Students will investigate the characteristics of typical and atypical reading development in emergent and early readers. The course also covers a range of materials, assessment tools, and instructional methods designed to support effective literacy instruction during the critical early stages of reading development.<br/>