EDU 6022 - Curriculum and Instruction in Diverse Classrooms: Language Arts

(1 unit)

This course is designed to help teacher candidates develop as reflective and competent practitioners and instructors of Language Arts, as informed, effective and competent leaders in writing, composition, media production, literacy, and presentation which facilitates effective development of these components in their students. The course involves an intensive study of methods, skills, strategies, and materials for teaching language arts, focusing on curricular and instructional writing skills and strategies. Students will engage in critical analysis of a variety of objectives, instructional materials and strategies, assessment and evaluation techniques, and usage guidelines for language arts. Instruction and curriculum development will address the needs and strengths of a diverse student population and the appropriate design of an integrated and comprehensive language arts program for all learning levels and for speakers of English and English learners. The unique needs of the non-English speaking student in Language Arts will be addressed.