An introduction to the philosophy, methods and content of environmental education for students in elementary and secondary education. Designed for prospective and working library media specialists and teachers who wish to strengthen their backgrounds in the utilization of literature with young adults in classrooms and libraries. The course involves the reading and critique of literature. Dual listed with EDCI 5120. An investigation of storytelling as an art and as an aid to instruction.
Emphasis is on literature for preschool and elementary age children.
Dual listed with EDCI 5140. Important new developments in the subject matter, settings and style of children's books are identified and studied. Students in this course are expected to have a strong basic knowledge of children's literature. Dual listed with EDCI 5160. Issues in multicultural education.