Engaging Learners in Content Instruction

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An exploration of the broad range of needs exhibited by learners in the typical elementary classroom including learning styles, cultural influences, modalities, and brain development. It focuses on the use of research-based practices for differentiating instruction to support student success in the content areas and for building a culturally responsive classroom community. The course provides participants with a framework for using technology, web-based materials, and the arts as tools for engaging all learners Field work included. Offered spring term each year. Two semester hours. EDUC 544/544M. Advanced Children’s Literature - An in-depth study of children’s literature, infancy through adolescence. Emphasis is on criteria for planning, presenting, and evaluating a quality literature program to provide rich literary experiences, grades Pre-Kindergarten - grade 8. Candidates compare and contrast literary contributions from all genres of literature and literature which represents diverse cultures and people. Offered spring or summer term each year. Three semester hours.