An introductory analysis of American education. Attention is devoted to the concepts of control, support and structure. Not open to seniors. This course is an introduction to the process of reading and to the reading program of the elementary school.
Students study theories of language acquisition and of the development of reading skill.
Special emphasis is placed on the effects that psychological and sociological factors have on the development of reading ability. Students also study a variety of approaches to the teaching of reading as practiced in the elementary school. Not for concentration credit. Offered in alternate years. An introduction to theory and research in physical, psycho social, cognitive and moral development during the childhood and adolescent years.