Literacy in the Elem Curriculu

Catalog description

This course integrates theory, research, and curriculum within the language arts and across the total curriculum. The course focuses on 1) foundational reading skills of phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, and concepts of print; 2) the developmental relationships that exist between and among listening, speaking, reading, writing, literature, and relevant cognitive and affective components; 3) strategies for teaching and assessing reading comprehension, writing, speaking, and listening to elementary students; 4) multicultural, multilingual, and diverse literature; and 5) the integration of literacy skills across content area subjects. (Previously NJCU Course LTED-605)