ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood focuses on research-based principles and practices for providing young children ages birth through eight with a strong foundation in language and literacy, using a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experience is required.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Outcome 1: Identify the central concepts and the learning continuum for early language and literacy.
Outcome 2: Design effective culturally responsive teaching strategies for involving families in supporting language and literacy in young children.
Outcome 3: Examine and select informal tools for assessing children’s language development and literacy learning.
Outcome 4: Utilize multi-dimensional and pedagogical knowledge when planning and implementing appropriate learning experiences for children to support the development of early language and literacy skills.
Outcome 5: Evaluate and reflect on early language and literacy experiences for children using pedagogical content knowledge that results in a plan for modification of teaching practices.
Outcome 6: Interpret how technology can be integrated to support the development of early language and literacy in the curriculum.
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