EDUC 8400 - Literacy in Elementary Education

3 cr.

This specialized course in literacy education examines literature and research related to literacy development. Specific attention is focused on language development, reading/writing process and on literature-based instruction. Classroom strategies and curriculum adaptations that enhance the learning and motivation of diverse learners, including those which integrate the fine arts, are presented, implemented and appraised. Credit cannot be given for EDUC 7015, EDUC 7222, 8400 or EDUC 8450. This course is part of the professional licensure track, elementary.