EDU 388 - Reading, Language Arts, and Children's Literature in Grades

Institution:

University of Maine at Farmington

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Description:

This course will focus on literacy instruction for students in grades 4-8. 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 available for children in grades 4-8 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 4-8 develop competence in the areas of language development; knowledge of and appreciation for literature, including literature that represents widely diverse perspectives; writing; comprehension; vocabulary; and word study. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status or above; ELE or SED majors or permission of instructor; qualifying Praxis I scores; C- or higher in EDU 125 and SED 125. Every semester. Credit: 6

Credits:

8.00

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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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