Description
This advanced course is designed to prepare early childhood professional to study literacy development, specifically oral language, writing and reading. This course focuses on children from birth through Pre-K, including children with diverse abilities. Through a developmental approach, the course addresses: 1) recent theory and research that translate into practical strategies, assessment materials, and preparation of literacy rich environments, 2) the socio-cultural context in which children develop literacy, 3) culturally, linguistically and developmentally appropriate literacy curricula, 4) process used to determine the appropriateness of various literacy strategies, 5) assessment, evaluation, and accountability, and 5)literacy leadership. Offered: By Demand.