Emergent Literacy

Course Description

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 115, ENGL 103W, ENGL 103, or ENGL 104, or English placement test score (Level 2 or higher). Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 115 allowed. This course focuses on language and literacy development within the context of the whole child within learner-centered environments from birth through age 8. This course is an introduction of practice-based strategies that emphasize research-based practices which engage children in integrated, meaningful and functional activities. Topics include: essential instructional practices in literacy across the continuum of development, planning that is learner centered and culturally responsive, curriculum design and assessment, motivation and engagement, print concepts, phonological awareness, comprehension, early writing composition and overall communication skill development. The course meets Michigan Department of Education (MDE) clinical experience requirements in the category of student contact hours for B-K, PK-3 and 3-6 grade bands. This course requires a minimum of 23 hours of observation/filed experience. This course aligns to MDE standards for teacher preparation and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional standards; Competencies ECE I and II.[Semester Offered: Fall]