EDUCATION 280 - Literacy I:Reading and Language Arts,Birth to Third Grade

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Hope College

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An in-depth examination of literacy issues which begin at birth and develop through the third grade. The six language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and graphically representing) will be studied in an interactive, integrated manner to guide the prospective teacher through a developmentally appropriate, constructive analysis of emerging literacy. Through the use of children's literature, diagnosis and assessment, reading strategies, phonological awareness, writing and holistic approaches to instruction, the prospective teacher will be encouraged to adopt a flexible teaching mode which recognizes the diversity of learning styles and needs in the elementary classroom. Prerequisites: Education 220 and 221, Education 225 and 226, and admission to the Teacher Education program. Corequisite: Education 281. Three Credits Donk Both Semesters

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hope.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 395-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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