ECED 2134 — Introduction to Language and Literacy
| Lecture This course provides an overview of language and literacy development in children ages birth to 8 years. Attention is given to the continuum of language, literature and literacy development; the relationship between language acquisition and early literacy; the importance of early literacy for all childre n, particularly those with differing abilities and diverse backgrounds; the various home and school experiences that support children to read and write; and the foundation for reading and writing. Students will make connections between content knowledge and practice through a 16-hour field experience.