EDUC 280 - Literacy I: Reading and Language Arts, Preschool to Third Grade

This course is an in-depth examination of literacy instruction that builds on EDUC 277 and begins in PK through the third grade. All areas of language arts are explored through interactive, integrated and engaged manner to guide the prospective teacher through a current practice approach that focuses on the GELN (General Education Leadership Network) Essentials for Pre-K and K-3. Students will have multiple opportunities to practice balanced literacy approaches from in class assignments, projects and through the clinical experience. This will be accomplished through a focus on children’s literature, assessment of the learning process, writing and a focus on the big ideas of reading through a balanced literacy approach.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Prerequisites: Declared education major, EDUC 277
Corequisites: EDUC 281