HGLN 417 - Literacy Through Language Arts

Institution:

Tusculum University

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Description:

4 semester hours. This course provides a working knowledge of the instructional models and materials for teaching language arts in grades K- 6. Preservice teachers will develop an understanding of writing development including language mechanics, appropriate grammar, and legible handwriting. Special emphasis will be placed on communication skills, diagnostic procedures and evaluations. Media and technology will be explored to incorporate activities emphasizing the relationship between writing, listening, speaking, and reading activities. Multiple strategies and materials will be developed in the coursework for teaching these skills to at-risk students, students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, and highly mobile students as well as intellectually gifted students and students from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Reflections from practicum experiences will be utilized along with instructional practices. Practicum experience is required for this course. Prerequisites: EDUC 200 and SPED 101. Learning Outcome: Analytical Reading.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tusculum.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 636-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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