ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

3 sem hrs cr

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.
(Formerly ECED 2080)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• plan and implement experiences for children to engage in play that incorporates literacy tools and heightens awareness of spoken and written language in culturally respectful environments.
• demonstrate effective strategies for involving families in supporting language and literacy in young children.
• select and use appropriate literature and other learning materials for diverse learners and respond to individual, cultural, and linguistic variations among children.
• know and use tools for assessing children’s language development and literacy learning.
• demonstrate understanding through planning appropriate experiences for children that support the development of specific language and literacy child outcomes for seven areas: listening and understanding, speaking and communicating, phonological awareness, book knowledge and appreciation, print awareness and concepts, early writing, and alphabet knowledge.