EDUC 537 - Teaching Language Arts in Middle and Elementary Schools 3 hours

The study of middle and elementary school language arts instruction including listening, speaking, writing, reading, and viewing. Specific instructional emphases include differentiating instruction; incorporating technology in language arts lessons; implementing strategies for beginning readers; engaging English language learners; using assessment to guide instruction; and developing higher-level thinking skills to help children apply their developing abilities to different situations, materials, and ideas. Prerequisites: graduate standing; and admission to the Teacher Certification Program or full MAT or M.Ed. status.