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2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECE 341 - Emergent Literacy

Semester Hours: 2

This course is an introductory study of various theories of emergent literacy and literacy development. Teacher candidates examine how children’s literacy roots evolve from their home and community lives. The role of comprehension and phonics instruction within guided and shared reading experiences is studied. Emphasis is placed upon building family-school partnerships. Pre-requisites: Approved all PDE Basic Skills Assessment tests and Teacher Candidacy. This course is part of the Early Childhood Education Teaching and Learning Laboratory and must be taken in combination with ECE 362 PreK-4 Observation and Assessment - Practicum.

Prerequisite: Approved all PDE Basic Skills Assessment tests and Teacher Candidacy