EDEL 2140 Teaching Literacy in the Elem School
This course acquaints the student with basic assumptions underlying curriculum and processes in literacy and gives the student an opportunity to select and use instructional materials. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
Theories of language development
Components of reading, writing, speaking and listening
Literacy instruction
Stages of emergent literacy and writing
Teaching strategies
Planning literacy experiences
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
Explain theories of language development as the foundation for literacy.
Identify the components of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Analyze the fundamental characteristics of common approaches to literacy instruction.
Explain stages of emergent literacy and writing, including the levels of phonological awareness.
Identify strategies and materials to teach literacy, vocabulary, word recognition, fluency and comprehension.
Demonstrate skills in planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate literacy experiences.