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RL 560 Overview

In this course, students examine the relationship between language, literacy, cognition and play. They apply theories, concepts and components of oral and written language development to the diverse needs of beginning readers and writers. Students conduct a phonological awareness assessment, design an intervention plan and implement a literature-based lesson with a PreK-2nd grade student. Course topics include: (a) early language (e.g. phonology, semantics, morphology and syntax), and literacy (e.g. print awareness, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness and word recognition), (b) language and literacy differences and disabilities, (c) critical literacy practices and (d) family engagement.

  • 4.00 Credits
  • RL

Sections

Early Chldhd Lang, Lit & Learn - 2023 Fall RL 560

In this course, students examine the relationship between language, literacy, cognition and play. They apply theories, concepts and components of oral and written language development to the diverse needs of beginning readers and writers. Students conduct a phonological awareness assessment, design an intervention plan and implement a literature-based lesson with a PreK-2nd grade student. Course topics include: (a) early language (e.g. phonology, semantics, morphology and syntax), and literacy (e.g. print awareness, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness and word recognition), (b) language and literacy differences and disabilities, (c) critical literacy practices and (d) family engagement.

Course Code: RL 560

8/28/2023 - 10/22/2023

T 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Online

Early Chldhd Lang, Lit & Learn - 2023 Fall RL 560

In this course, students examine the relationship between language, literacy, cognition and play. They apply theories, concepts and components of oral and written language development to the diverse needs of beginning readers and writers. Students conduct a phonological awareness assessment, design an intervention plan and implement a literature-based lesson with a PreK-2nd grade student. Course topics include: (a) early language (e.g. phonology, semantics, morphology and syntax), and literacy (e.g. print awareness, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness and word recognition), (b) language and literacy differences and disabilities, (c) critical literacy practices and (d) family engagement.

Course Code: RL 560

10/30/2023 - 12/24/2023

T 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Online

To Be Announced