Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2021 - EDUC 472 D100

Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts (4)

Class Number: 2472

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Jun 21, 2021: 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:

This course is being delivered remotely and synchronously.  Students are expected to be online and available during scheduled class time.


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, ELL 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 ongoing reading assessment and evaluation.

Grading

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

NOTES:

There is no final exam in this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Tompkins, G., Bright, R., & Windsor, P. (2018). Language and literacy: Content and teaching strategies. Toronto: Pearson Canada.  ***Seventh Canadian edition.

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

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

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2021

Teaching at SFU in summer 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods, but we will continue to have in-person experiential activities for a selection of courses.  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).