ECE 536 Lang and Lit Dev Birth-K

This course will address language and literacy development in young children from birth through kindergarten. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for supporting very young children's emerging skills in literacy-rich environments at home as well as in child care settings and schools. Course content will address the importance of family literacy including working with culturally and linguistically diverse children, children with disabilities, and their families. The course will highlight the use of developmentally appropriate assessment practices and learning opportunities to support young children's language and literacy development, in accordance with national and state guidelines. A seven-hour field experience is required. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Suggested prerequisites or co-requisites: ECE 530 and EPY 545. Offered annually. (3 credits)