Develops an understanding of literacy as social-cultural practice. Emphasis is on the relationship between talk, reading and writing and the young child's own environment in varying cultural and cross-cultural contexts. Students will explore instructional and assessment strategies to support young children's emerging literacy in primary classrooms. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry Program must complete EFDT 101.3; ECUR 163.3 or ECUR 164.3 or ECUR 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3; EPSE 202.3.
Develops an understanding of literacy as social-cultural practice. Emphasis is on the relationship between talk, reading and writing and the young child's own environment in varying cultural and cross-cultural contexts. Students will explore instructional and assessment strategies to support young children's emerging literacy in primary classrooms. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry Program must complete EFDT 101.3; ECUR 163.3 or ECUR 164.3 or ECUR 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3; EPSE 202.3.
