Education 364 - Early Childhood Literacy

Institution:

Hiram College

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Description:

This course will focus on the PreK-3 population and how they acquire both written and oral language. This course will pay specific attention to early, emergent, transitional and fluent literacy. Students will understand the importance of phonics in a reading program, as well as the importance of integration. Strategies for effective reading instruction, appropriate assessment and developmentally appropriate curriculum will be explored, observed and experienced. Issues regarding not only children's academic success, but also their physical, mental, and emotional well-being will be discussed. Attention will be given to both Praxis assessment of entry-year teachers and the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Language Arts. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation will serve as the guiding document for planning, methodology, and assessment. Includes clinical experience in a PreK-3 setting.Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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