Lang & Lit in the Early Years

Catalog description

Language and Literacy in The Early Years: This course focuses on the knowledge, skills and abilities young children develop for oral language use, emergent reading and emergent writing. Current research and educational practices; the role of sociocultural influences and children's literature; and the components of literacy-rich classrooms will be analyzed in relation to theoretical views of early literacy development. Students will explore developmentally appropriate practices that nurture the early language and literacy development of diverse learners through the selection and development of curricula for early elementary grades.