This course focuses on children’s language and literacy development from birth to age eight. Students examine theories of language development; explore strategies for engaging children in integrated listening, speaking, reading, and writing experiences. This course provides early childhood teachers with a foundation of knowledge they will need to develop classrooms and learning environments. Emphasis will be placed on:
- teaching students to work with young children and their families;
- maintaining professionalism and developmentally appropriate practices;
- implementing observation techniques;
- developing and maintaining a learning environment;
- using assessment to evaluate early childhood language and literacy.
- Teacher: Dorothy Small