EDUC 8450 - Literacy in Early Childhood Education

3 cr.

Advanced strategies for literacy development of young children are presented in this specialized course. Specific focus is placed on emerging literacy and reading process and adaptations, including adaptations which integrate the fine arts to address the needs of all learners. Students examine the interdependence of reading and writing on oral receptive and expressive language. A review of the literature that emphasizes theoretical and empirical research related to literacy development and its implications for teaching young children is investigated. Credit cannot be given for EDUC 7015, EDUC 7222, EDUC 8400 or 8450. This course is part of the professional licensure track, early childhood.