EDUC 271 - Early Literacy: Birth Through Kindergarten

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Education

Description:

Introduces students to topics in early literacy and writing. This course focuses on research-based practices in emergent and beginning literacy and writing including assessment techniques for children ages birth through five. Developmentally appropriate strategies for teaching literacy and writing concepts through active discovery, play, including the use of technology to diverse learners, is emphasized. Students are able to explore a variety of genres in children's literature, as well as ways to integrate this literature into the curriculum. Six hours of community-based field hours are required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Early Childhood Care and Education AAS and Certificate programs. Prerequisite: EDUC 111 with a grade of C or higher and PSYC 212 or EDUC 185 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

EDUC 111 & ( PSYC 212 or EDUC 185 )

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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