EDU 3053 - Reading and Language Arts

Institution:

Bluefield University

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Description:

This course is designed as a study of reading and language arts as communication. The course will include methods of teaching writing, spelling, phonics, and grammatical skills and how to include their use in an integrated elementary curriculum. The use of literature will be included as a way of teaching skills such as phoneme awareness, word recognition skills, and comprehension skills. Writing and reading workshops will also be introduced as a way to use writing skills. Methods are presented for working with gifted students and those with disabilities. Teaching methods and materials are based on requirements found in the Virginia Standards of Learning for Reading and English. A 15-hour field experience in the public schools will be required as part of the class work. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is required. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Fall)

Credits:

15.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bluefield.edu

Phone Number:

(276) 326-3682

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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