Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2019 - EDUC 472 D100

Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts (4)

Class Number: 5175

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Jun 17, 2019: Tue, Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Focuses on developing knowledge, skills and strategies to create a rich and stimulating language arts program in the elementary classroom. Issues in reading, writing, speaking and listening will be examined through current theory and teaching practice.

COURSE DETAILS:

Joining theory and practice, this course will provide future and practicing teachers a deeper understanding of the developmental nature of reading, writing, oral and digital literacies in the elementary grades. Students will have opportunities to explore and critique a range of children’s literature and recognize the holistic value of engaging with narrative writing. In addition, we will examine current issues relevant to teaching language arts, including multiculturalism and diversity, “at risk” students, ESL/EAL learners, refugee education, disabilities and the impact of technology on learning, including coding. Students will become familiar with a repertoire of instructional strategies, activities, and resources related to the New Curriculum. A particular focus will be on integrating Indigenous ways of learning into daily teaching, and working with children at their level in advancing reading and writing skills. Students will have opportunities to analyze, develop and apply techniques for on-going reading assessment and evaluation.

Grading

  • Participation 20%
  • Research Paper 30%
  • Canvas Narrative Portfolio 20%
  • Integrated Lesson Presentation 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Tompkins, G., Bright, R., Pollard, M. & Windsor, P. (2018). Language Arts: Content and Teaching Strategies. Toronto: Pearson Canada. ***Seventh Canadian edition.

(This textbook is on reserve in the Bennett library.)
ISBN: 9780134095899

Additional materials will be handed out in class or accessed online.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS