EDU 531 - Exploring Language Development

Institution:

Multnomah University

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Description:

This focuses on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the Early Childhood level. It explores: the influence of family on early literacy, when and how to assess young children in their communication skills, literacy strategies, fostering literacy, and igniting an appreciation of children's literature. Students will engage in a practicum with early childhood classrooms involving an examination of emergent literacy, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will create lesson plans focusing on literacy in the K-3 classroom.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.multnomah.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 255-0332

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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