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Nov 23, 2024
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ECED 413/513 - Language Acquisition of the Young Child Semester Hours: Three This course is designed to examine the process of language development from birth through early childhood. Emphasis will be upon identifying the normal process of language acquisition through observation of children in natural settings; atypical language development will also be discussed. Students will discover how to encourage children’s communication skills through supportive social interactions, classroom activities, and instructional practices that meet the needs of diverse learners. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Prerequisite: PSYC 313, PSYC 333, or PSYC 553 ; prerequisite/co-requisite: ECTA 323 for those seeking initial teacher certification.
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