EDUC 7225 - Language Arts and Literacy at the Middle School

3 cr.

This course provides teacher candidates and those in-service with an introduction to the nature of language and language and literacy growth. Emphasis is placed on the meaning and importance of language arts and literacy, as well as on the characteristics of middle school age children, which affect and are affected by the language arts and literacy program. These children include English Language Learners; children with disabilities and special needs and children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, from diverse linguistic backgrounds and from multicultural backgrounds. Elements of writing, speaking, listening, reading, viewing and visually representing are stressed. Curricular approaches and instructional strategies of successful language arts and literacy programs are emphasized. A field experience is an integral part of the course for those seeking initial licensure. This course is part of the initial licensure track, middle school.