EDU 321 - Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Primary Grades

Credit Hours: 3

Integrated reading/language arts methods resources course. Prepares teachers to create and implement effective literacy learning experiences in the primary grades. Students explore and practice methods and strategies, examine materials, participate in active discussions, collaborate with peers, and reflect on classroom observations, culminating in the creation of an interdisciplinary, standards-based thematic unit. Focuses on individual, small group, and whole group literacy instruction; 20 hours of targeted on-site observations in a literacy lab school. Includes preparation and instruction of two lessons in PK-3 classes.

Prerequisite: C or better in EDU 230 and admission to SOE
Additional Requirements:
Off-campus site visits
Minimum Grade Required B-