Early Literacy and Early Numeracy Fundamentals

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Evidence-based theory and research is considered to understand the early development processes through which children learn to understand language, letters, and numbers, to support literacy and numeracy skills. Topics focus on literacy and numeracy abilities (mostly in English) and the links between these skills and other cognitive domains. Home and educational activities, programs and environments that foster early learning opportunities are reviewed. Content also focuses on supporting children who show difficulties in acquiring these basic skill areas. Indigenous content and pedagogy are included to support language learning revitalization in local communities. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and DEV-3600 if the topic was research on children's play and learning.