ED406 Language Arts
Prerequisite: Admission to licensure program
In this course students study the study of the design and implementation of an integrated language arts and reading curriculum. Included are the inter-relatedness of all modes of communication (reading, speaking, writing, listening and viewing); the implications of language/literacy theory for instructional practice; the concept of reading as a developmental process; and models and techniques of reading instruction; also studied are the theory that language arts instruction should be interactive and individualized, providing opportunities for students to experiment with and explore a variety of language forms and functions. Students also learn how to demonstrate respect for different styles of learning based on language and culture. A field experience of fifteen (15) hours is required. Offered every fall and spring.