ECC 7050 EC DEV MTHDS LANG,LIT,RDG,SS,ART (3)

Students will design, implement, and evaluate appropriate activities and environments for children from birth through age six with a focus on emergent literacy supported by music, movement, art, and dramatic play. Students will learn how children develop an understanding of the language processes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics will also include vocabulary development and phonemic awareness. Practical application of various philosophies, theories, and current research in early childhood education will be emphasized.