TED-2400 — Language Arts in Early Childhood Education
This course focuses on understanding the developmental progression of language development in young children, for both first and second language acquisition. Students also explore strategies for creating a language-rich environment which strengthens children’s emerging literacy skills. In addition, students learn to select strategies, methods, materials, and children’s literature for teaching young children pre-literacy and literacy skills and concepts in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students also examine how to adapt the teaching of these areas for English Language Learners. Students plan developmentally appropriate literacy and pre-literacy units, lessons, and activities for young children in a variety of educational settings. Lastly, students examine observations and assessment methods related to literacy. Formerly: ECE 2510. Course
Prerequisites: TED-1300, TED-1400, ECE2510