READ 4023 - Reading and Language Development of the Young Child

3 Hours. A methods and materials course dealing with the specific skills, materials, techniques, and methods involved in the development of language and teaching of reading to the young child: nursery through third grade. The student will be able to interpret information about young children and then use approaches in teaching language and reading which apply to the unique developmental needs of the young child. Prerequisite: Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching. Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.