EEC4706
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EEC 4706 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education (Credit Hours: 3)
College Credit 14 - Upper Level Arts & Profession
Description
This course examines language and literacy theory, research, and instructional practices that pertain to the way young children learn to read, write, listen, and speak in early childhood education classrooms. Students will analyze literacy stages and plan appropriate materials and activities by applying research-based instructional practices while understanding and applying the importance of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of varying learners including limited English proficient learners. This course focuses on Reading Endorsement Competency 4: Foundations and Applications of Differentiated Instruction. This course includes field experience activities.
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Conditions
Must be admitted to the Early Childhood Education (T100) (B.S.) program. This course emphasizes work based learning.
Credits
3
Contact Hours
3
Applicable Programs
B.S.