Language Arts Methods

Catalog description

This course presents an overview of curriculum and instruction in the elementary and middle school language arts programs. This course integrates current theory and research in language development, reading methods and diagnostic procedures with specific methods for teaching reading, writing, spelling, grammar, listening and speech in the PreK-6 and 6-8 classroom. Skills in this area are designed to impart a thorough understanding of the complex nature of reading and writing to include phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, the writing process and comprehension strategies for elementary and adolescent learners. The course includes field placement in an elementary or middle school.