EDU 327 ,328 - Middle Grades Literacy & Social Studies Curriculum

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course presents integrated approaches to teaching literacy and social studies in the elementary grades. Emphasis is on literacy development in grades 36, particularly on construction of meaning during reading and writing processes. Topics of study range from reader response theories, reading comprehension, the conventions of language, assessment and evaluation, curriculum and standards, to various instructional approaches. Concurrently, social studies as an area of study in the elementary grades is presented. Theoretical and practical perspectives are included in the examination and development of curriculum and pedagogical strategies. The integrated nature of this course enables the student to apply and explore literacy issues in the context of social studies topics and concepts, specifically through the discussion of children's literature. Exploration of national, state, and local academic standards continue in both literacy and social studies. Fieldwork is required. Prerequisite: EDU 326 Literacy in the Primary Grades and formal admission to the Education Certification Program Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 328.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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