EDRE 4450 - Reading and Writing, Birth through Grade 6

3 hours (3;0;0)

Examines theoretical and practical aspects of emergent literacy. Focuses on practices that foster motivated, strategic readers and writers. Emphasizes development of early language and pre-literacy skills, common school literacy practices, parental/social influences and affective elements related to early reading. Includes an additional hour of field experience per week.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to teacher education; DFST 1013.