EDUCATION 472_4 J)ESI NS FOP LARNING: LAAGUAGEWS (tiLiui.)
Summer semester,
1985
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Instructor: Beverly Terry
Tuesdays
:3o -
12:20
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Location: MPX 8651/52
Objectives:
This course will provide an opportunity for the student teacher/
teacher to:
- examine prevalent approaches to Language Arts teaching
- explore planning, classroom practices and evaluation ideas in
each topic area
- develop strategies and materials for classroom use in reading,
writing and oral language development
- consider Language Arts as an interactive process of developing
thought and language
Outline of Topics:
4.
thought and language/ image and word
2.
learning to read: approaches, materials, children's literature
.3
learning to write: writing process, conventions (spelling,
punctuation, usage)
4
effective oral communication: listening and speacing,
group discussion
expressive use of language: drama, storytelling, poetry,
:rilis
Requirements:
- attend and participate
- complete assigned readings in each topic area
- complete a written assignment for each topic area
- prepare examples of classroom activities in each topic area
Eligibility:
Education
401/402
Recommended text
Readings will be on reserve in the library or provided
as handouts.