ECE 343 - Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood

Institution:

American River College

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Description:

Advisory: ENGRD 116 and ENGWR 102 Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course prepares early childhood educators and others working with young children to recognize, understand, and enhance the emergent language and literacy experiences and skills of young children. The knowledge of developmentally appropriate language and literacy practices improves early childhood educators' ability to support young children in the early years (birth to fi ve years) to build a strong foundation for learning to read and write in the primary grades. Topics include an overview of the teachers' role in developing appropriate language and literacy experiences for young children, including ways to support the child learning English as a second language.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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