CHDV 150A

Early Literacy Development in First and Second Language

Students will become familiar with language and emergent litercy of young children from birth to eight. An overview of research-based developmental progression will be emphasized as it relates to the learning foundations for language and literacy. Other focal points will be home-school connections and cultural influences on literary development. Assessment topics, including observation and other developmental strategies will be intergrated. An emphasis on increasing students' ability to connect theoretical understanding to the practice offered in CHDV 150B.

Units: 2.0