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2018-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IEC 628 - Instructional Strategies for Literacy, Reading, and Language Arts, Birth-Primary

Credits: 3

This course examines current research and practices related to language and literacy development in children birth through kindergarten. Effective and explicit strategies for early childhood professionals to use to support young children’s language and literacy development - oral language, writing and reading competencies are examined. Content includes authentic assessments, adaptations to fit children’s individual needs, literacy embedded across classroom content and contexts, and engaging families in language and literacy activities. The role of children’s literature in teaching literacy is examined.