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ECI 502 - Literacy L: Developmental Literacy, Evidenced-based Practices, & Language Arts In Elementary School

Description: This course focuses on Language acquisition and emergent literacy from birth through third grade. This course examines contexts that support children's language and literacy development. Aligned to Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Standards, Arizona College and Career Ready Standards (ACCRS), and current accreditation standards, this course addresses current practices in the field in regard to emergent literacy, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. ECI 503 may be taken concurrently. Contains an assessment that must be successfully completed in order to register for student teaching. Cross-curricular emphases and ties to the arts are included. Co-convened with ECI 402. Letter grade only.

Units: 3

Sections offered: Fall 2024

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Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education - Certification (MED)