Reading Assignments Students should have completed all class readings and assignments prior to coming to the final class. Selected articles from professional journals to be distributed in class, read, and discussed by students. Video Tapes, Guest Speakers, Observation Times 5. 10 points Class Presentation 20 points 6. Literacy Porfolio Students will prepare a literacy portfolio containing the class assignments and other appropriate materials.
Students collect samples of lesson plans, group activities etc.
Student work will be shared with Dr. Ruth Flynn, Director of Early Childhood Education at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Active oral participation including written assignments for discussion, as directed. Unexcused absences will result in letter grade penalties. Students may schedule their presentation for weeks 5 through 8. This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.