This course provides an overview of developmentally appropriate language and literacy curriculum for young children birth through age 8. Students will explore key concepts in engaging children in language and literacy experiences, learn how to create language-rich learning environments and examine how to engage families in language and literacy activities. The course emphasizes the importance of literature in children’s development and introduces strategies to enhance and extend language and literacy activities through the creative arts. Access to young children is required for the course. Prerequisites needed: ECE 100 plus nine additional ECE credits or the program coordinators’ permission.
ECE100G, 9 credits in ECE or permission of Program Coordinator.