EARC 222 Introduction to Teaching Children’s Literature

EARC 194 Intro to Teaching Children’s Literature 3 Cr Hrs This course is a review of children’s literature and the role of literacy in the development of the young child. This course meets the requirements of preparation for the ICLA Standard II, Reading comprehension Research and Best Practices, with the study of comprehension instructional strategies such as QRA. Reciprocal Questioning, KWL charts and more. Students participate in book reviews and lesson plans, and they learn to identify characteristics of quality books and to identify strategies for engaging students in reading.This course will cover ICTS standards 1, 4, and 10.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

EARC 222Introduction to Teaching Children’s Literature

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I. General Information

Department

Education

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

EARC 194 Intro to Teaching Children’s Literature 3 Cr Hrs This course is a review of children’s literature and the role of literacy in the development of the young child. This course meets the requirements of preparation for the ICLA Standard II, Reading comprehension Research and Best Practices, with the study of comprehension instructional strategies such as QRA. Reciprocal Questioning, KWL charts and more. Students participate in book reviews and lesson plans, and they learn to identify characteristics of quality books and to identify strategies for engaging students in reading.This course will cover ICTS standards 1, 4, and 10.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Discuss a broad base of issues and practices in teaching childrenÕs literature.
• Examine forms, genres, and applications of various aspects of children's literature.
• Produce several position writings on aspects of teaching and working with teachers of childrenÕs literature.
• Examine some aspects of the politics of censorship and book selection.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

become acquainted with and examine major aspects of children’s literature learn a brief history of the development of children’s literature become familiar with the various genres associated with children’s literature explore their attitudes/experiences with children’s literature explore some educational and political issues associated with facilitating reading in public schools reflect and synthesize course content by creating a final portfolio project

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Text

Children’s Literature, Briefly, 6th Edition. Jacobs & Tunnell. note: the accompanying CD is an excellent resource. Inquiring Minds Learn to Read and Write Wilhelm et. al.