Language and Literacy Practices: Elementary

3 credits

Children’s language and literacy learning occurs at different rates, requiring differentiated instruction and support. Pre-service teachers are introduced to literacy development theories, approaches for teaching reading, writing, listening and speaking; integrating literacy across curricula; literacy abilities assessment; planning and organizing literacy instruction in the classroom; and the integration of IT with literacy learning. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 51 credit hours including ECS 101, ECS 102, and ECS 203 or EPS 100 and EPS 116 or permission by subject area.***