ECED 402: Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Learners

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines complexity of language and literacy development of diverse young learners. Emphasizes language acquisition, reading, and writing in prekindergarten and kindergarten contexts. Focuses on evidence-based assessment and instructional practices that promote prekindergarten and kindergarten children’s language and literacy development. Explores social, cultural, affective, cognitive, and educational factors that play a role in language acquisition and literacy learning. Note: Field experience required. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

Spring 2023, Section: 002, CRN 19910, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Wendy Orner Young, Spring 2023 Section 002 Syllabus

Upcoming Sections

Summer 2023, Section: B01*, CRN 41677, Format: Online, Instructor: Daniel Ferguson
Fall 2023, Section: 001*, CRN 74848, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Daniel Ferguson

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 76558, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Daniel Ferguson, Fall 2022 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2022, Section: 002, CRN 77323, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Samita Arora, Fall 2022 Section 002 Syllabus
Summer 2022, Section: B01, CRN 43006, Format: Online, Instructor: Daniel Ferguson, Summer 2022 Section B01 Syllabus
Spring 2022, Section: 003, CRN 23762, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Leslie La Croix, Spring 2022 Section 003 Syllabus
Spring 2022, Section: 004, CRN 24342, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Samita Arora, Spring 2022 Section 004 Syllabus
Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 81869, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Daniel Ferguson, Fall 2021 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2021, Section: 002, CRN 82970, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Erin Geiger, Fall 2021 Section 002 Syllabus
Summer 2021, Section: B03, CRN 43779, Format: Online, Instructor: Chelseann Christopher, Summer 2021 Section B03 Syllabus
Spring 2021, Section: 003, CRN 20802, Format: Online, Instructor: Wendy Orner Young, Spring 2021 Section 003 Syllabus
Spring 2021, Section: 004, CRN 22230, Format: Online, Instructor: Chelseann Christopher, Spring 2021 Section 004 Syllabus
Fall 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 85098, Format: Online, Instructor: Erin Geiger, Fall 2020 Section DL1 Syllabus
Summer 2020, Section: B01, CRN 41458, Format: Online, Instructor: Daniel Ferguson, Summer 2020 Section B01 Syllabus
Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 11829, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Erin Geiger, Spring 2020 Section 001 Syllabus
Spring 2020, Section: 002, CRN 21310, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Wendy Orner Young, Spring 2020 Section 002 Syllabus
Fall 2019, Section: 002, CRN 80433, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Erin Geiger, Fall 2019 Section 002 Syllabus
Summer 2019, Section: B01, CRN 42212, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Daniel Ferguson, Summer 2019 Section B01 Syllabus
Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 12201, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Erin Geiger, Spring 2019 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 81071, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Erin Geiger, Fall 2018 Section 001 Syllabus
Spring 2018, Section: 001, CRN 12635, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Erin Geiger, Spring 2018 Section 001 Syllabus
Spring 2017, Section: 001, CRN 14142, Instructor: Thana Vance, Spring 2017 Section 001 Syllabus
Spring 2016, Section: 001, CRN 16552, Instructor: Samita Arora, Spring 2016 Section 001 Syllabus
Spring 2015, Section: 002, CRN 22438, Instructor: Peg Griffin, Spring 2015 Section 002 Syllabus
Spring 2014, Section: 002, CRN 20654, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Peg Griffin, Spring 2014 Section 002 Syllabus
Fall 2013, Section: 002, CRN 80284, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Debra Fulcher, Fall 2013 Section 002 Syllabus
Spring 2013, Section: 001, CRN 13853, Instructor: Samita Arora, Spring 2013 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2012, Section: 001, CRN 74626, Instructor: Peg Griffin, Fall 2012 Section 001 Syllabus
Spring 2012, Section: 001, CRN 16237, Instructor: Peg Griffin, Spring 2012 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2011, Section: 001, CRN 77051, Instructor: Peg Griffin, Fall 2011 Section 001 Syllabus