Spring 2021 - EDUC 472 E100

Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts (4)

Class Number: 3828

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 5:30–9:20 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:

This course is taught online via Canvas, primarily through an asynchronous format. Since this course is scheduled for Monday evenings, the course work will revolve around this time, but you will not be required to be online during this time. There will be a few group activities and you will be required to meet with your group online using a mutually agreed upon time and platform (Zoom, Teams, etc.). All assignments will be due by 5:30pm on Mondays.



This course is for those interested in expanding their own teaching horizons and learning about designing a Language Arts program for elementary grades. This course aims to give you opportunities to explore issues around the teaching and learning of language and literacy. Theoretical and practical concepts and ideas will be addressed. Through a combination of readings, discussion and hands-on language arts activities teachers will develop their own teaching philosophy and explore various methods to create a comprehensive program for elementary students.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of this course, the serious student will:

  • Be introduced to a sampling of the ways of looking at language, learning and literacy
  • Be familiar with a cross-section of some of the literature and theories in the field
  • Create immediate and practical language and literacy teaching methods
  • Understand the means to deepen and enrich the learning of a diverse group of learners
  • Prepare and apply key activities to involve students in reading, writing, listening, speaking, thinking and inquiry in the elementary classroom

Grading

  • Mini project (individual) 30%
  • Major project (individual) 30%
  • Literature Circles 10%
  • Discussion assignments 30%

NOTES:

There is no final exam for this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Teaching Language and Literature in the Elementary Classrooms by Marcia S. Popp
ISBN: 9780805852950

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Novel: TBD in class

RECOMMENDED READING:

50 Literacy Strategies: Step-by-Step (4th Edition) by Gail E. Tompkins
ISBN: 9780132944915

The 6+1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide: Grades 3 and Up by Ruth Culham
ISBN: 9780439280389

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).