ECH 305 - Early Literacy, Emergent Reading, and Writing

This course will focus on literacy instruction for students in grades Pre-K-3. Course content will include a focus on theories of instruction in reading and language arts as well as strategies and skills emphasized within each theoretical framework; consideration of struggling readers and writers; techniques for evaluating literature available for children in grades Pre-K-3 as well as integrating this literature into reading and language arts instruction; and a variety of formal, informal, summative, and formative assessment techniques. Consideration will be given to strategies and skills that help children in grades Pre-K-3 develop competence in language development, writing, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, word recognition, phonics, and phonemic awareness. Course Typically Offered: Every fall.

Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status or above; B- or higher in ECH 150 or ECS 103; or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 3