ED 6045 - Literacy and Language Development in Children: Birth to Age 8

This course provides an in-depth study of the development of children’s language and communication skills from birth through age 8. Students identify the developmental levels exhibited by children and create materials to enhance language and literacy development in children with diverse learning needs. In addition, the course will help students design and implement language-rich programs designed to foster listening, oral and written language, and pre-reading and reading skills at an appropriate developmental level through every day and structured experiences. (3 Credits)