ECH ED 4102 - Children’s Literature: Pre-K through Fourth Grade

Institution:

Temple University

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Description:

Books are a valuable source of learning and pleasure for children at every stage of development. This course focuses on literature for children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. Students in the course will engage in selecting, interpreting, discussing, and evaluating children’s books in preparation for their professional careers. They will also examine theory and research as well as classroom practice relating to children’s literature, with and without pictures, in a variety of genres. The field of children’s literature is expanding rapidly. Vibrant picture books display many artistic media, styles and text-picture relationships. Works of fiction and non-fiction not only pertain to an increasing diversity of themes and issues but also exhibit an array of writing styles and formats. This introductory course surveys literature written for children with varied abilities, cultural backgrounds and book preferences. Its ultimate purpose is to develop future teachers’ appreciation of (and passion for) a broad range of children’s literature that they will be able to use effectively in the classroom.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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