Course Description:
This course focuses on the interactive nature of the Language Arts-Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, viewing and visually representing. In a culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate manner, teacher candidates will learn to design instruction and assessment, create literary environments in the classroom and strengthen teaching technological strategies to improve student literary skills.
Required Texts:
Henn-Reinke, K & Chesner, G.A. (2007) Developing voice through the Language Arts. Thousands Oaks: Sage Publications.
IRA/NTCE Joint task force on assessment. (1994). Standards for the assessment of reading and writing.
Required Supplies:
iPod Touch or similar 3GS device
Methods for Language Arts
Course Description:
This course focuses on the interactive nature of the Language Arts-Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, viewing and visually representing. In a culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate manner, teacher candidates will learn to design instruction and assessment, create literary environments in the classroom and strengthen teaching technological strategies to improve student literary skills.
Required Texts:
Henn-Reinke, K & Chesner, G.A. (2007) Developing voice through the Language Arts. Thousands Oaks: Sage Publications.
IRA/NTCE Joint task force on assessment. (1994). Standards for the assessment of reading and writing.
Required Supplies:
iPod Touch or similar 3GS device