3 Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials Principles and methods of evaluation and selection of print and nonprint materials. A basic course in literature for children of the primary grades through middle school. Special emphasis is given to picture books, easy books, story books, informational materials, folklore and poetry. Modern trends in the literature for this age level are highlighted. A short unit on censorship is included.
Nonprint material is used selectively.
3 Adolescent Literature Survey of literature suitable for reading by adolescent boys and girls. 1 Educational Media Introduction to the selection, utilization, and operation of projection, video, audio, and computerized teaching and learning resources. The course also focuses on issues surrounding instructional technology. Educational Media-Materials Production Basic techniques for preparing instructional visual materials which are important in effective communication and teaching. Production methods including computer graphics will be explored.