Early Childhood Education - Language Development and Literature/Literacy Experiences

Language Development and Literature/Literacy Experiences (ECED 1640)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 3.00

Description: This class provides an overview of language learning, theories and developmental stages, national literacy initiatives, and a detailed study of emergent literacy skills of young children. You will integrate knowledge of children's language and literacy development, learning environments, and teaching strategies to select, plan, present, and evaluate literacy experiences to children of different abilities and diverse backgrounds. You will also explore quality children's literature in multiple genres and how a variety of skills are supported through wide range of books. Must be taken A-F.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Explore oral language development, activities, and environments to support mono-lingual, bi-lingual, and multi-lingual children both at home and in care settings
2. 2. Explore the whole language approach to literacy including developing, implementing, and evaluating activities
3. 3. Prepare and present learning materials to support literacy skills
4. 4. Identify genres of children’s literature and develop literature based learning experiences
5. 5. Plan and Implement learning experiences to develop listening and speaking goals for young children
6. 6. Plan learning environments to support literacy development

Prerequisites: 

Placement score into READ 0200 or ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 and faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.