EDU-3020 Early Childhood Literacy
This course examines language and literacy development from birth through age eight. Preservice teachers examine how to set up an environment that fosters language and literacy development where all children are valued and learn how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners as they move along the developmental continuum across the content areas. Preservice teachers implement developmentally appropriate practices based on NJ State Preschool English Language Arts Standards and NJ Kindergarten Implementation Guidelines as they respond to cultural and linguistic differences. Researched-based practices from the International Literacy Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children are utilized as well.