Twenty hours of field-based experience required in addition to class hours. Kounin, Dreikurs, Jones, Gordon, and Glasser are some of the theorists who will be covered. Skill Building and concurrent field based experience required. Focus on the development of literacy skills through immersion in language of literature as well as language of daily living during pre-primary years. Special attention to the development of knowledge base related to the foundations of language and reading.
Primary emphasis is on natural language learning in emergent literacy development.
In depth discussion of language acquisition, listening, oral language, use of language experience, shared book experiences, guided reading and developmental writing in the emergent literacy stage of development. Planning for individual and small group learning experiences, child and teacher initiated experiences and use of technology. Attention to literacy needs of second language children and the planning of the appropriate instruction for these children in the expressive and receptive language skills. Emphasis on holistic assessments such as anecdotal records, portfolios and performance based assessments. K-12 Three hours.