EDUC 8480 - Advanced Emergent Literacy: New Perspectives, Pre-K – 2

3 cr.

Emphasis in this course is placed on reading and understanding the implications of recent research in emergent literacy. In addition, students observe and respond to early reading and writing behaviors. Candidates learn to support early writing, develop directional principles and understand concepts about print and early reading strategies from Reading Recovery by identifying and selecting natural language texts that promote a self-improving reading system and using picture book literature in gaining literacy. Participants learn to make instructional decisions based on current knowledge of emergent literacy and their own close observations.

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 7101 , EDUC 8400 , or EDUC 8450