EDU 433 - Reading, Language Arts, and Children's Literature in Grades K

Institution:

University of Maine at Farmington

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Description:

This course will focus on literacy instruction for students in grades K-3. Course content will include a focus on theories of instruction in reading and language arts as well as strategies and skills emphasized within each theoretical framework; techniques for evaluating literature availablefor children in grades K-3 as well as integrating this literature into reading and language arts instruction; and a variety of formal, informal, summative and formative assessment techniques. Consideration will be given to strategies and skills that help children in grades K-3 develop competence in language development; knowledge of and appreciation for literature, including literature that represents widely diverse perspectives; writing; comprehension; vocabulary; fluency; word recognition; phonics; and phonemic awareness. Prerequisite(s): Junior status or above; ELE, ECE or ECS majors or permission of instructor; Professional Standing in Education; ELE majors must have completed EDU 388. Every semester. Credit: 6

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umf.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 778-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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