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2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDEC 5312 - Teaching PK-K Language and Literacy

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5312. Teaching PK-K Language and Literacy. 3 hours. Inquiry based and experiential approach to understanding 4 through 6 year olds development of language and literacy. Begins with physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of 4 through 6 year olds as it relates to language and literacy. Students learn practical skills to assess, plan lessons, implement, and reflect on teaching of language and literacy to 4 through 6 year olds. Special attention is given to Texas Prekindergarten guidelines and Kindergarten TEKS for language and literacy. Prerequisite(s) : Graduate-student standing and EC-6 certification (or comparable for EC teaching).