Literacy and Humanities

Catalog description

This course will focus on specific theories and practices designed to encourage candidates to infuse and integrate literacy knowledge and skills into humanities instruction in the elementary school classroom. This course will provide candidates with opportunities for planning instruction and creating curriculum materials with the goal of promoting all students, including those with disabilities and special needs, to develop to the highest level of achievement and independence. The course will emphasize the role that literacy plays in developing knowledge in the content areas associated with humanities. Candidates will develop appropriate strategies for teaching and assessing both formally and informally and differentiating instruction to meet student needs. All candidates will develop technology skills as they explore resources and techniques to enhance their professional development. Simultaneously, they will model new literacy based media skills for teaching humanities and enhancing student achievement. Field work is required.