EDU 445 - Methods of Teaching Language Arts

Institution:

McKendree University

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Description:

This course acquaints teacher candidates with the theory and practice of the elementary language arts through exploration of instructional strategies for communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. An emphasis on developing certain strategies for oral and written language across the curriculum through theme cycles is emphasized. Technology, and multicultural infusion are stressed. Strategies for teaching these subject areas to the exceptional, disadvantaged and culturally different child are included. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program and EDU 441 and 442. Concurrent enrollment in EDU 446 and EDU 430. A 48 hour eight-week field experience for the EDU 445/446 block is a course requirement. Each semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mckendree.edu/prospective/admissions/index.aspx

Phone Number:

(618) 537-4481

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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