EDLA 207 - Emergent Literacy

Focuses on literacy acquisition theory and practice from 0 to 3rd grade. Literacy development stages, factors that affect reading acquisition, and characteristics of fluent readers are included. Stressed are the importance of play, schema theory, language development and reading acquisition, and assessment procedures. Course includes part of the training in MLPP assessment required for all early elementary MI teachers. Typically Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite ENGL 250/B And ENGL 150/B
Ferris Equivalencies:

Department: SCED