ED 223D - Introducti on to Reading & Literacy Development

Institution:

New Mexico Junior College

Subject:

Description:

This course will explore how language develops during a child's early formati ve years, within each child's culture, regardless of their individual home language. The student will become familiar with current research and theories relati ng to the area of language acquisiti on and emergent literacy (early reading and writi ng behaviors). The student will develop materials and strategies for promoti ng language development and early reading and writi ng skills in their early childhood classrooms (birth - 3rd grade). Students will be expected to work with children, outside of class, in order to implement the acti viti es and strategies discussed in class. This is a three credit hour course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nmjc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 392-4510

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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