Methods: Soc Sc/Lang Arts.

Catalog description

This hands-on course is designed to equip teacher candidates with the skills to develop readers, writers, and informed citizens. It will utilize an integrated approach to teach the communication skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and thinking in tandem with the major components of social studies. Teacher candidates develop and apply an understanding of the Science of Reading, the five core components of English Language Arts, and the Social Studies C3 framework. Reading comprehension is supported by wide knowledge of the world around us. Social studies concepts lend themselves to developing a wealth of background knowledge that supports rich understanding of what is read. Teacher candidates demonstrate skill in using developmentally appropriate practices to ensure that all students can learn in a positive environment. Teacher candidates demonstrate skills in using a variety of methods and strategies for literacy development, including development of literacy for second language learners. A variety of formal and informal assessment techniques appropriate in assessing student achievement will be discussed. Teacher candidates are assessed through development of lesson plans that address all five areas of literacy development.