ECED108 - Language and Literacy in the Content Areas

Semester Credit Hour(s) 3

This course will focus on the acquisition of language and literacy skills in early childhood, also including an introduction to the content areas of math, science, social studies, and the creative arts. The understanding of literacy development theories will support the planning of appropriate activities for young children within the content areas. The 6 components of language arts and the reading and writing continuum will be examined. Students will evaluate quality children’s literature through specific criteria and practice using that literature in planning developmentally appropriate activities for children. Informal assessment tools will also be explored.

Prerequisite(s): ECED 101