BRFV 4370 - Language, Literacy, and Cognition-CTW

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: EDUC 2300 or ECE 3021, with a grade of “C” or higher.
Description
Teacher candidates will develop knowledge about the inter-relatedness of cognition, language, and literacy such that they gain a strong pedagogical foundation in literacy and language development with an emphasis on the practical application of course topics to implement developmentally appropriate practices and experiences. Topics include pre-linguistic development, components of language, relationships between oral and written language, early literacy development, individual differences, and cultural and linguistic variations in language including bilingualism and biliteracy. This course is a Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) course. This course may include a Signature Experience component.