I 4 Credits. In this introductory course theoretical models of literacy development will be explored and used to help participants frame the teaching of reading and writing, using children's literature and basal readers in an integrated elementary curriculum. Teaching techniques that support a balanced approach to literacy instruction will be highlighted. Participants will learn to assess children's literacy development with checklists, storybook reading, inventories, rubrics and portfolios, and use their findings for the purposes of diagnosis and instructional planning. Teaching and assessment techniques will focus on normally developing and special needs children.
Field work is required.