Description
This course is the second part of a two-semester course that has been designed to provide students with theoretical and pedagogical information necessary to become effective teachers of language arts. Throughout the course students will explore a variety of literacy theories and practices through discussion, demonstration, and other strategies. Students will be encouraged to reflect on and practice various teaching strategies. At the completion of the course, students will be able to describe how language arts can be encouraged and supported in school and home settings. Students will also be able to recognize, describe, and support learners’ strengths and select and utilize materials to maximize literacy instruction. In addition, students will better understand how cultural and linguistic differences affect literacy development and be able to implement literacy instruction that motivates learners. The focus of the second semester is on the following areas of a balanced literacy program