EDUC 2133 Linguistic Tools and Literacy Development in Young Children

This course explores the development of language acquisition, creative expression, and literacy skills in young children. Students identify approaches to second language acquisition in the Hebrew classroom. Discussions focus on the examination of developmentally appropriate characteristics and behaviors of children from birth through second grade. The course addresses differentiated and standard based instruction, formative and summative assessment of growth, and the influence of parents and community on linguistic development. This course includes 25 hours of field work over the course of the semester any morning Monday through Friday. The student will be placed by the Clinical Fieldwork Supervisor in an appropriate classroom that meets the fieldwork requirements for the course. Required for all Early Childhood Majors. Students are responsible for their own transportation.

Credits

3