EDEC 450 - Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom

3 Credit(s)

Examines language and literacy research including second language acquisition, bilingualism, and sociopolitical contexts of major language groups. Students critique a variety of curriculum models and strategies based upon research, developmental appropriateness, and national and state standards. Based upon these findings, students will design and implement high quality, meaningful, research-based language and literacy experiences and environments in early childhood settings. This will include a literacy case study with a kindergarten age child and an interview and observation in a kindergarten classroom.

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