Why Take Language and Literacy?

What domains will we focus on for curriculum planning?

I'm glad you asked. Here’s a breakdown of the developmental domains you'll explore in this Language and Literacy course:

1. Cognitive Development: This domain focuses on how children think, explore, and solve problems. It includes developing memory, reasoning, and critical thinking skills essential for language comprehension and literacy.

2. Social-Emotional Development: This area examines how children develop relationships, manage emotions, and navigate social interactions. Strong social-emotional skills are foundational for effective communication and fostering a love for storytelling and collaborative learning.

3. Physical Development: This domain includes fine and gross motor skills that support writing, drawing, and book handling. Physical coordination, such as pencil grip and hand-eye coordination, is crucial for literacy tasks.

4. Aesthetic Development: This domain emphasizes children’s ability to appreciate and create beauty through art, music, and storytelling. It supports imaginative thinking and enriches the language experience by engaging multiple senses.

5. Language Development: This is the core focus, exploring how children acquire and use language to express thoughts, interact with others, and comprehend spoken and written words. It lays the foundation for reading and writing proficiency.