The request to create CHFD 3414

Date: January 7, 2014
To: College of Education
From: Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: December 18, 2013
Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Spring 2014

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CHFD 3414. Language, Literacy, and Mathematical Thinking of Young Children: Birth – Kindergarten. (3) Prerequisites: Admittance to Teacher Education in Child and Family Development, GPA of at least 2.5 overall and 2.75 in the major, CHFD 3112. This course examines the development of language, literacy, and mathematical thinking in young children who are culturally-, linguistically- and ability-diverse. Research, current educational practice, and instructional materials and strategies will be analyzed. Emphasis is on the design and assessment of integrated listening, speaking, reading, writing, and mathematical activities. A field-based clinical experience of approximately 15-20 hours is included. (Spring)