This course examines language and literacy development from birth through age eight. Preservice teachers examine how to set up an environment that fosters language and literacy development where all children are valued and learn how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners as they move along the developmental continuum across the content areas. Preservice teachers implement developmentally appropriate practices based on NJ State Preschool English Language Arts Standards and NJ Kindergarten Implementation Guidelines as they respond to cultural and linguistic differences. Researched-based practices from the International Literacy Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children are utilized as well.
This course is designed as a field experience course for the teacher of the students with disabilities certification candidate to gain knowledge about, and have the opportunity to work with, assistive technology used in the field. Students will be required to complete thirteen hours of field work in an approved special education setting or settings. Students will be exposed to a broad range of assistive technology that is available, observe and interact with classes using technology, and plan lessons utilizing this technology. Required course for Teacher of Disabilities Certification