ELU 221 - LITERATURE MIDDLE LEVEL

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Elementary Education

Description:

This course focuses on literature for middle level students with emphasis on classroom applications. Literary theory, genre, form, and illustrations are considered in the context of lesson implementation. Approaches to evaluating the quality of literature, selecting literature for instruction, planning response experiences, and the development of specific teacher skills related to the use of literature at the fourth through eighth grade levels are included. This course will focus on using a rich variety of diverse literature contributing to culturally relevant classroom practice. Middle level philosophy and best practices for young adolescent learners will be infused throughout all learning and assessment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2014 - 08/14/2021 09/01/2009 - 08/14/2014 

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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