ECE 522 Foundations of Emergent Literacy

Candidates in this course will apply literacy theory to instructional methods, materials and the Illinois State Board of Education Early Learning and Common Core Standards for teaching reading and language arts to young children. Play and the active nature of constructive learning will be emphasized. Adaptation for special needs and culturally diverse children will also be included. Current research along with the Internet will be examined. Ten pre-clinical hours are required as part of the course. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours