Children's and Adolescent Literature for Teachers

Catalog description

This course prepares teacher candidates to critically select, evaluate, and present genres of children's and adolescent literature with consideration for the developmental needs of students in grades K-9. An emphasis is placed on participants becoming familiar with a variety of texts (historically significant and new releases) and exploring ways to help K-9 students engage with a variety of texts. Participants become familiar with appropriate experiences to enhance learner development. (F, Sp)