Teaching Reading and Writing in the Elementary Classroom

Catalog description

Introduction to teaching writing in the early childhood and elementary school classroom. Particular emphasis will be placed upon developmental writing with young children, authentic and naturalistic approaches to language and writing, the connection between reading and writing and research-based approaches to feedback and assessment on student writing. Course involves authentic experiences at a local elementary school. Students enrolled in this course will need to grant Oregon Department of Education permission to conduct a background check.