Mar 28, 2024  
Fitchburg State University 2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
Fitchburg State University 2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EDUC 7650 - Language Arts: Curriculum, Assessment, Planning, and Teaching


3 cr.


This course introduces the teacher candidate to the curriculum, assessment, planning, and teaching associated with comprehensive language arts instruction in the PreK-6 school setting. Emphasis is placed on developing a knowledge base of curriculum in reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing; planning effective and rigorous instruction; and assessing student learning in order to assist the teacher candidate in making insightful decisions regarding developmentally appropriate student learning targets and best practices for teaching and assessing students. The topics of digital literacy and the use of technology in the classroom; children’s literature; literacy in the content areas; research and current trends in language arts instruction and assessment; and Common Core State Standards and Massachusetts curriculum frameworks will be included in the course.

This course is required for all early childhood and elementary education initial licensure candidates. A 20 hour pre-practicum experience is required.



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