ECE 300 Emergent Literacy: Birth to 8 years

3 credit hours

This course examines current theory and best practices related to the acquisition of early literacy skills. The course explores the sequence of oral and written language, the role of literature and the environment, emerging reading processes, writing, speaking and listening behaviors as well as examining the role of parents and strategies to support the literacy development of young children birth to 8 years. Two observations are required.

Prerequisite: ECE 114 Child Growth and Development and ECE 160 Infant and Toddler Curriculum and ECE 170 Methods and Materials for Young Children
Course is Offered: WI Every Year