Course Details
Course Code: EDUC551 Course ID: 4717 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course examines the methods and materials for teaching and assessing reading and writing in the elementary school classroom. It includes a review of the research and literature pertaining to the basic concepts underlying reading and writing methods; an introduction to emergent literacy in the elementary classroom, the psychological and linguistic factors that influence the reading and writing process; reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, phonemic awareness, phonics, and the use of technology in teaching reading and writing. The course explores the relationship between reading and writing; strategies for developing listening and speaking skills; materials and methods for students with special needs; integration of the language arts across all areas of the elementary school curriculum; multiple literacies; and the study of literature genres and their relationship to other content areas. NOTE: You may NOT take EDUC551 if you have taken EDUC545 or EDUC552 (Prerequisite: EDUC502)
- EDUC502 - Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction
Prerequisites
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2023 - 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 - 10/22/2023 | July | Summer 2023 Session A | 16 Week session |
| 04/24/2023 - 09/29/2023 | 10/02/2023 - 01/21/2024 | October | Fall 2023 Session A | 16 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Use the National Reading Panel’s five essential areas of reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) in lesson plans. (WVPTs 1C, 1D; IRA 1, 5, 6)
- Choose technological tools that effectively meet the individual and collective needs of diverse students (English Language Learners, children with special needs, etc.) in lesson plans. (WVPTs 1D; ISTE 1, 4, 5; IRA 2, 4, 5)
- Use informal and formal methods in the assessment of children’s literacy development. (WVPTs 1E, 3E, 4C; IRA 2, 3, 5, 6)
- Analyze major theories associated with reading and writing instruction. (WVPTs 1A; IRA 1, 6)
- Examine genres of literature and their relationship to content areas across the curriculum. (WVPTs 1A; WVPTS 1A; IRA 4, 5)
- Compare the Reading Process and the Writing Process. (IRA 1, 5)
- Analyze methods for organizing reading and writing instruction (units, Reading/Writing Workshop, literature circles, etc.). (WVPTs 1B, 2A; IRA 1, 2, 5, 6)
- Appraise strategies that promote multiple literacies (visual literacy, content-area literacy, technological literacy, etc.) in children. (WVPTs 1B; IRA 1, 2, 4, 5)
- Design activities to foster young children’s literacy development. (WVPTs 1C, 1D, 2A, 4C; IRA 2, 4, 5)
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 60.00% |
| Learning Activity 1: Oral Language | 7.50% |
| Learning Activity 2: Supporting Diverse Learners | 7.50% |
| Pinterest Genre Project | 7.50% |
| Phonics or Phonemic Awareness Lesson Plan | 7.50% |
| Comprehension Lesson Plan | 7.50% |
| Methods Analysis Paper | 7.50% |
| News Commercial - Major Theories | 7.50% |
| Vocabulary Lesson Plan | 7.50% |
| Case Study | 20.00% |
| Assessment and Literacy Case Study | 20.00% |
| Discussions | 20.00% |
| Introductions | 1.18% |
| Week 1: What is Language Arts? | 1.18% |
| Week 2: Oral Language Development | 1.18% |
| Week 3: Speaking and Listening | 1.18% |
| Week 4: Diverse Learners | 1.18% |
| Week 5: Literature | 1.18% |
| Week 6: Selecting Literature | 1.18% |
| Week 7: Assessing and Accommodating | 1.18% |
| Week 8: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics | 1.18% |
| Week 9: Fluency | 1.18% |
| Week 9: Comprehension | 1.18% |
| Week 10: The Reading Writing Connection | 1.18% |
| Week 12: Writing Genres | 1.18% |
| Week 14: L.A. and Technology | 1.18% |
| Week 15: L.A. and the Arts | 1.18% |
| Week 16: Spelling and Vocabulary | 1.18% |
| Week 16: Reflections and Closure | 1.18% |