| Course description: | Prepares early childhood professionals to study literacy development, specifically oral language, writing and reading. Focuses on children from birth through Pre-K, including children with diverse abilities. Addresses: 1) recent theory and research that translates into practical strategies, assessment materials, and preparations of literacy rich environments, 2) socio-cultural contexts in which children develop literacy, 3) culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate literacy curricula, 4) processes used to determine the appropriateness of various literacy strategies, 5) assessment, evaluation and accountability, and 5) literacy leadership. |
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