EDUC 522 - Emerging Lang/Lit Pre - K to 4

3 Credits

The course begins with a brief overview of the recent key national policies and initiatives that have impacted the teaching of literacy from birth to kindergarten. Students will learn key aspects of language and literacy that will promote early reading success in preschool and childcare settings. They will be able to apply their learning into practice with a field experience. Students will expand their knowledge of the initial reading instruction practices that develop real readers. Students will also learn ways of preventing reading difficulties through developmental interventions. Assessment methods always inform programs so students know if a child is making process in reading-related skills and early reading. Students will also learn how to work with parents and policy makers who always influence early learning programs and who make decisions regarding early reading instruction. 40-hour field experience.

Prerequisite: EDUC 502.2 and EDUC 507; QPA of 2.70. Clearances and other documents for fieldwork required
Corequisite: EDUC 510
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade