EDU 230 Early Literacy and Numeracy (3 credits)

This course explores the emergent and social nature of language, literacy, and numeracy development from birth to pre-school. Topics for consideration will include: concepts of literacy and numeracy, foundations of literacy/numeracy growth and needs, psychological and social factors that shape development. Special attention will be given to preschool classroom design and instructional techniques to develop early language, literacy, and numeracy.