Early Childhood: Language Development and Literacy

Language development and literacy are crucial, yet complex pieces of early childhood development. Language development shapes the way children communicate with others, while literacy aids in helping them understand the world around them. This course offers an overview to help educators better understand language development and literacy in early childhood.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

U.S. National

This course is appropriate for special education teachers, general education teachers and administrators.

Duration: 47 minutes

Language: EN

Karen Megay-Nespoli

Author

Karen Megay-Nespoli is an associate professor at St. Joseph’s College and the director of the graduate program in literacy and cognition. She has worked more than 10 years both in the classroom and as a consultant for gifted programs. As an advocate for gifted students, she serves on the Board of Directors of Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Students in New York State (AGATE). She has presented at a variety of international, national, state and local organizational conferences.

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