Sep 19, 2026  
SFCC Catalog 2026-2027 
    
SFCC Catalog 2026-2027
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ECED 2270 - Early Literacy I - Introduction to Theory & Models


Credits: 3

Focuses on theories and approaches to reading instruction for young children. Major topics in the course include early and emergent reading theories, stages of reading and emergent literacy at each developmental sequence of language and literacy, which includes the influence of culture and home factors. Reading assessment practices require documentation of multiple sources including cultural and linguistic differences and diverse ways of learning. This course requires 10 hours of fieldwork in an early childhood classroom approved by the instructor.

Graded: Letter Grade.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 2115  and ECED 1110 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.

Max Class Size: 25



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