EDUC 341 Approaching Developmental Literacy Skills
This course is designed to give prospective elementary teachers experience in using literacy teaching and learning tools in all content areas in 1st through 6th grade classrooms. We will explore the vital and influential role reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and strategies play in effective teaching and learning through course readings, discussion, assignments and class activities. Students will engage in several activities and assignments that are both theoretical and practical in nature, thus preparing them for work in real life classrooms and making them more effective new teachers. The course is considered a methods course; therefore, much emphasis will be placed on planning lessons as well as incorporating and utilizing literacy strategies in various contexts to enhance student learning. Offered every Spring.