LTED 5060 Literacy Lrng Erly Child Curri
The purpose of this course is to examine and apply appropriate practices that shape early childhood literacy development and instruction. Planning curriculum, designing physical environment, and organizing and evaluating instruction are addressed using methods and materials based on research and educational theory. Physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of children will be considered, as will family literacy, language acquisition and development, phonemic awareness, reading workshop, writing workshop, guided reading, excellent children’s literature, and balanced literacy. (Previously NJCU Course LTED-606)