Language and Literacy: Principles and Practices in Childhood Special Education

Overview

Subject area

ECPSE

Catalog Number

713

Course Title

Language and Literacy: Principles and Practices in Childhood Special Education

Description

This course examines developmental and pedagogical principles of language and literacy development and explores best-practices in curriculum and instruction for promoting language and literacy skill acquisition. Specifically, techniques and strategies are presented for addressing the diverse language and literacy needs of students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and students at risk for school failure at the childhood level. Candidates will also examine reading and writing levels, formative evaluation strategies, motivational influences, and individual and group strategies for supporting language and literacy skill development.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

034308

Course Schedule