Summer 2021 - EDUC 472 E200

Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts (4)

Class Number: 2476

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 9, 2021: Tue, 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 will be offered remotely.  Students are expected to be online and available during scheduled class times.



This course is for those interested in expanding their own teaching horizons and learning about designing a language arts program for the 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 based activities teachers will develop their own teaching philosophy and explore various methods to create a comprehensive program for elementary students.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

The purpose of the course is to introduce you to:

  • a sampling of the major ways of looking at language, learning and literacy
  • a cross-section of some of the literature in the field
  • immediate and practical language/literacy learning teaching methods
  • a framework in which to examine and reflect upon your beliefs as a language/literacy teacher
  • the means to deepen and enrich the learning of a diverse group of learners
  • the key activities to involve students in reading, writing, listening and speaking, thinking and inquiry in the elementary classroom

Grading

  • Mini project 20%
  • Major project 35%
  • Literature Circles 15%
  • In-Class Assignments and Discussions 30%

NOTES:

All sections will take place via Canvas, Zoom and other online options.

There is no final exam for this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

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

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Novel: TBD

RECOMMENDED READING:

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

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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 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).