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.)

Registration Name

Language Arts

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Define the language arts. ; InTasc Standard 2
2. Define characteristics of an effective language arts program and explain the learning theories that support the program. 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. 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. 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. InTasc Standard 6, 7, 8
6. Describe the writing process and explain how to teach and assess the process. 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. 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. 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 artsGACE 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. GACE 6.6; InTasc Standard 4, 5, 7, 8
11. Describe approaches to integrate language arts instruction in all areas of the curriculum. 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. 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. InTasc Standard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9