ED 274 - Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education

Institution:

Mitchell College

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Description:

3 credits (fall) Pre-Practicum Component: 20-25 hours Prerequisites: ED110, ED222 This course provides a greater understanding of the importance of early childhood education and its relationship to early literacy development. The students will explore such topics as symbol systems, abstractions, comprehension, schema development and prior knowledge as they relate to the emerging sense of literacy. Stories, songs, rhymes, riddles, poetry, short stories, picture books, and the world of children's literature are also included in connection to early childhood education programs and kindergarten settings, family, school and the community.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mitchell.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 701-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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