ECE 433

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Teaching Literacy in Early Childhood Classrooms (Pre K-3)

Teacher Education David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Study instructional practices for teaching children the literacy concepts, skills and strategies they need to learn in Pre K-3rd grade, and assessing, monitoring and evaluating children's literacy knowledge and learning in Pre K-3rd grade.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Essential Components of Literacy

Learning Outcome

Teacher candidates will demonstrate foundational knowledge of the essential components of literacy development for all learners (Grades 1-3) with understanding of how context, culture(s), experiences, and Gospel truths influence literacy learning.

Title

Literacy Instruction

Learning Outcome

Teacher candidates will plan, implement, and adapt early literacy instruction based on children's strengths and areas of need.

Title

Literacy Assessment

Learning Outcome

Teacher candidates will be able to evaluate and monitor children's literacy knowledge and learning through whole-class, small group, and one-on-one instruction.