ERL 501 Language Acquisition and Literacy

This course emphasizes the conditions of learning that create language acquisition. Topics include ways to create literate environments; use of print and electronic media in instruction; and best instructional practices. Candidates learn specific strategies useful for communicating with and instructing all students as they acquire literacy skills.  

Credits

6

Prerequisite

Admission to M.Ed Program

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Demonstrate awareness and exploration language development birth through preschool years.
3. Implement experimental reading and writing preschool through Kindergarten.
4. Analyze linguistical, cultural and cognitive factors which impact student learning.
5. Implement early reading and writing skills aimed at kindergarten through second grade.
6. Create and implement independent and productive reading and writing activities that meet individual student needs
7. Provide evidence of knowledge about the continually evolving process of language and literacy development.
8. Develop transitional reading and writing tasks for students working beyond grade level.