Student Learning Outcomes

• Students completing CHLD 51 will be able to describe how to differentiate instruction within a variety of learning contexts and with diverse learners, including second-language learners.
• Students completing CHLD 51 - Early Literacy in Child Development will be able to define and explain how early language and vocabulary development influences initial literacy and later academic success.
• Students completing CHLD 51 will be able to understand that literacy development is a complex, intricate, multi-step process; taking diverse learners through both similar and dissimilar paths to common grounds.
• Students completing CHLD 51 will be able to understand effective skills and strategies that facilitate literacy development, including theoretically sound and scientifically proven methodological practices.
• Students completing CHLD 51 will be able to identify supportive family contexts that enhance children's language and literacy experiences.