An integrated approach to the study of content, materials, and methods of teaching the language arts. Emphasis is on developmental communication skills in composition, spelling, listening, speaking, handwriting, and grammar in kindergarten through sixth grade. Includes demonstrations of relevant generic competencies. Ten hours of field-based experience required. Preservice teacher candidates are engaged with contemporary theories and methods of teaching reading and the other language arts.
Emphasis is placed on basal and literature based approaches to developmental reading.
Planning and instruction in the sequential development of skills and concepts of comprehension and content area reading skills will be covered. Concurrent field-based experience is required. Same as PED 378. This history and philosophy of middle grades movement will be critically examined. An overview of curriculum and instruction requirements unique to middle grades schools.