The language development of children is the main focus of this course. How children progress through language acquisition and relate it to reading and writing approaches are discussed. Methods of teaching beginning phonics and reading will be presented utilizing a balanced literacy approach. 15 field experience hours in a public school required. Prerequisite: ED 201 ** (Fall, Spring)
** In order to register for this course, a student must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program, have completed ED 201, and maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA on all education courses attempted. New transfer students who have not had an opportunity to apply to the Teacher Education Program may receive approval from the Education Department for an exemption to this prerequisite following a transcript review. Certification of students� eligibility to take Education courses above ED 201 will be evaluated on an individual basis.