EDUC 6632 Language Arts

A study of basic content in communication, including the exploration of current issues, materials, techniques and methods for teaching the process components (reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visual representation). A variety of applications of these process components will be explored to enable the candidate to become proactive in planning, implementing, and evaluating effective language arts programs. Topics include: how children learn language; language-rich classrooms; the reading and writing processes; the listening process; conversations; dramatic activities; reading and writing stories, reports, and letters; reading and writing poetry; and spelling, handwriting, and grammar tools. A focus will be on integrating children's literature in all areas of the curriculum. (Pre-service certificate required. Field experience required.)

Credits

3

Corequisite

EDUC 6631 (Should be taken in the same semester).

Typically Offered

fall

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Define the language arts.  CCLO:2; InTasc Standard 2
2. Define characteristics of an effective language arts program and explain the learning theories that support the program.  CCLO: 1, 2, 4, 8; InTasc Standard 1, 2, 3
3. Analyze and develop measures and methods for engaging diverse students and students with special needs in the language arts as a mean to differentiate instruction.  CCLO: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, GACE 8.5; InTasc Standard 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
4. Describe and select developmentally appropriate reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visually representing activities.  CCLO: 2, 3, 5, 8; GACE 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 5.1, 5.4, 5.6, 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 8.0, 8.3, and 8.4; InTasc Standard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
5. Explore and analyze the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for language arts in grades P-5 and 6-8, and use these standards to plan for instruction.  CCLO: 2, 5, 8; InTasc Standard 6, 7, 8
6. Describe the writing process and explain how to teach and assess the process.  CCLO:1,2,5,6,7,8; GACE 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, and 6.6; InTasc Standard 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
7. Describe and effectively use the language conventions (spelling, punctuation, grammar usage, and handwriting) to enhance literacy for all children.  CCLO: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8; GACE 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4; InTasc Standard 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
8. Describe and evaluate a variety of methods for teaching all aspects of the language arts.  CCLO: 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9; InTasc Standard 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
9. Demonstrate growth in the ability to effectively use developmentally appropriate children’s literature to facilitate children’s development of the language arts.  CCLO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9; GACE 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6; InTasc Standard 1, 4, 5, 7, 8
10. Demonstrate the ability to use technology to enhance instruction in the language arts.  CCLO: 5, 7, 8; GACE 6.6; InTasc Standard 4, 5, 7, 8
11. Describe approaches to integrate language arts instruction in all areas of the curriculum.  CCLO: 1, 3, 5, 10; InTasc Standard 4, 5, 7, 8
12. Formatively and summatively assess student learning in a variety of appropriate and authentic ways using quality assessments of the language arts.  CCLO: 3, 6, 8; InTasc Standard 6
13. Prepare a theme-based unit linked to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that uses children’s literature to enhance language arts in an interdisciplinary curriculum for grades P-5 and 6-8.  CCLO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; InTasc Standard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9