EDU 323 - Literacy I: Early Childhood - Middle Childhood

4 Hour(s)
This course examines literacy in the social, intercultural and educational context. Students explore theories of literacy acquisition including the foundational components of oral language, listening comprehension, and graphophonemic knowledge. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive assessment and instructional strategies for emergent readers. Children’s literature is analyzed and explored as an instructional tool in the elementary classroom. Course-embedded fieldwork in an elementary literacy setting is included.

FA
Prerequisite(s): EDU 202, EDU 203 and admission to TEP
Concurrent enrollment with EDU 326 recommended.