Emerging Language and Literacy (ECE 2020)

Term: 2014 Spring Semester

Faculty

Patricia E FieldsShow MyInfo popup for Patricia E Fields

Pfields@mineralarea.edu

Schedule

Thu, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (1/13/2014 - 5/17/2014) Location: MAIN AS 206

Description

Explores the development of language from birth through eight years; print-rich environments and print awareness; and pre-reading skills necessary for kindergarten preparedness. The integration of language experience and the systematic approach to several teaching techniques are identified throughout the course to prepare the early care and education teacher for working with young children birth through eight years of age. The emerging language and literacy techniques will be identified through the utilization of observation in a Developmentally Appropriate (DAP) environment. Five hours of required observations are assigned throughout the semester. NOTE: Assigned artifacts reflecting the core competencies will be collected for the capstone course.