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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Module code: EDC326
Credits: 5
Semester: Year-Long
Quota: 50
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
International:
Coordinator: Annette Kearns (FROEBEL EDUCATION)

	Overview
	This module is designed to generate an understanding of the centrality of language in the development of young children, particularly in terms of the relevant theoretical perspectives. It explores dimensions of early language development and literacy and its significance within Aistear The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. Students will discover how playful experiences and literacy-rich environments contribute to language and literacy development. The features of bilingualism and multilingualism in young children will be reviewed with a particular emphasis on how educators support language learning in early year�s environments with young children from multilingual families. Students will identify the challenges of speech language and communication needs (SLCN) in the young child and will explore the importance of collaboration with family and engagement with other professionals and professional organisations in support of all children�s learning, well-being and development.

Overview

This module is designed to generate an understanding of the centrality of language in the development of young children, particularly in terms of the relevant theoretical perspectives. It explores dimensions of early language development and literacy and its significance within Aistear The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. Students will discover how playful experiences and literacy-rich environments contribute to language and literacy development. The features of bilingualism and multilingualism in young children will be reviewed with a particular emphasis on how educators support language learning in early year�s environments with young children from multilingual families. Students will identify the challenges of speech language and communication needs (SLCN) in the young child and will explore the importance of collaboration with family and engagement with other professionals and professional organisations in support of all children�s learning, well-being and development.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Identify functions of language, key stages in and influences on emergent literacy and �multiliteracies� and critically reflect on relevant theoretical perspectives. Explore the key role of the adult in supporting communication, language learning and all aspects of emergent literacy within an inclusive educational approach. Display a range of interactive pedagogical strategies, and review and develop resources to nurture all forms of language learning in the early years guided by Aistear The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. Consider children�s language development from a multilingual perspective including recognising children�s home language and supporting second language acquisition. Appreciate the language learning challenges of children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Articulate and apply a philosophy for using play to support language acquisition with children (birth to six years). Utilise pedagogical knowledge in supporting and providing for a literacy rich indoor and outdoor enquiry-based learning environment for young children in according with Aistear The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Froebel Education Department.

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