Methods of Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary School (EED 325)
Term: 2018-19 Spring Semester
Schedule
Wed, 10:00 AM - 11:55 AM (1/7/2019 - 5/2/2019) Location: MAIN FSC YELLO
Description
This course is designed to provide a survey of current teaching methods in the language arts and to develop competencies in using various instructional strategies and materials. All major aspects of expressive and receptive language will be addressed. State standards will be introduced and students will be required to develop lesson plans, projects, and teaching units that integrate the language arts throughout the curriculum. Current theories in teaching language arts will be explored. Students will be required to work with children in a classroom that reflects the Service Learning model of instruction. Special emphasis will be given regarding how this topic impacts Native American students. Every effort will be made to place students in an environment that emphasizes cultural integration.