EEC 303 Integrated Approach to Teaching Literacy to Young Children

3 Credit(s)

This course emphasizes a holistic approach to teaching literacy in culturally and linguistically diverse early childhood settings. Students will learn how to design thematic instruction that is aligned to state standards, incorporates evidence-based strategies, and supports literacy and language development. The role of literacy assessment in informing and differentiating instruction is emphasized. Students critically evaluate digital and print instructional materials and assessments for use with young children. Field-based assignments are required. Admission into any methods course has departmental requirements, which are listed in the department’s entry in the catalog. Prerequisite: EEC 105; Permission of the Department Chairperson. Co-requisite: EEC 304.