ED 463A - Reading and Language Arts Methods A

4 credits
Examines the process of language development and the emergence of literacy as interactive processes involving reading, writing, thinking, speaking, and active listening. Examines the current theories, strategies, and pedagogy for birth-age 8 necessary to promote an educated, diverse society that meets language and literacy demands of the twenty-first century. Activities emphasize a multicultural perspective (with a special focus on the needs of students with diverse backgrounds), learning styles, skills, strengths, and special needs in reading and language arts teaching methods for the early childhood classroom birth-third grade. A portion of this class will focus on improving personal writing skills, addressing university studies core themes, and writing effectively in the discipline.