1MON FRASER UNIVERSITY

Summer Semester 2002

EDUC 472 - 4

Kelli Vogstad

Designs for Learning:

Office: TBA

Phone: 291-3395

Elementary Language Arts

Email: kellivogstad@telus.net

Friday 13:00-16:50 in EDB 8620

D02.00

PREREQUISITE

Educ 401/402

DESCRIPTION

If children are to become readers and writers, we as teachers must find ways to create real and

purposeful reading and writing experiences in our classrooms. In this course students will explore

the principles and components of a "Balanced Literacy Program". Emphasis will be placed on

students developing an understanding of how to build a rich and meaningful literacy environment

where children can become successful readers and writers.

Instruction will be organized around: professional readings; case studies; discussion and written

response; small study groups and task work in cooperative learning groups; demonstrations; and

opportunities to view and interact with children's literature, children's work, portfolios, and

elementary students. These experiences will provide students with a framework to examine and

reflect on their beliefs and understandings about teaching and learning in Language Arts, as well as to

increase their knowledge and skills in implementing a successful literacy program.

REQUIREMENTS

• regular attendance and participation

• completion of assigned professional readings

• completion of short written assignments

• completion of two written projects (Profile of a Learner and Description of Literacy Program)

REQUIRED TEXTS

Calkins, Lucy McCormick. The Art of Teaching Writing.

Fox, Mem. Radical Reflections, Passionate O

inions on Te

May, Frank, B. Reading as Communication.

English Language Arts K-7, Integrated Resource Package.