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Simon Fraser University
Intersession 2001
Education 472-412-4 Designs for Learning: Language Arts
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(Elementary & Secondary)
NWTEC Program - Terrace, B.C.
Kathy Eades
Tel: (250) 635-5458
(250) 635-6511
(5345)
Thursdays & Fridays - 4:00-8:00
Prerequisite -
Education 401/402
Description
The course will examine the connection between theory and practice necessary to better enable all
learners to increase their level of literacy, appreciation of literature, and their ability to think
critically.
Topics
• The Big Picture - Listening/ Language Acquisition/Reading/Writing/Communicating
• Pairing of Reading and Writing across the Curriculum
• Creating a Holistic & Inviting Learning Environment
• Review of Models, Approaches, Programs and Strategies
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Students with Learning Differences - Adaptations & Modifications
• Developing a Literacy Program for Children and Youth
Requirements
Regular Attendance and Full Participation
Professional Readings - Reading Responses - 307o
Development of a Literacy Unit - 307o
Completion of Class Presentation - 207o
Representation of New Understandings - 207o
Required Texts
Primary - Elementary
May, Frank. Reading as Communication (5th ed.) Toronto: Prentice-Hall Canada, 1998.
ISBN 0-02-378242-0
Secondary
Tchudi, S & D. Mitchell. Exploring and Teaching the English Language Arts (4th) Stephen Longmans,
1999. ISBN 0-321-00215-6
RecommendedTexfs
Purves, Alan. How Porcupines Make Love 111. New York: Longman, 1990.
B.C. Ministry of Education. English Language Arts: Integrated Resource Package.
Victoria, B.C.: Province of British Columbia
In aidjtion other radirgs will be assigned as needed.