Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - EDUC 472 E100

Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts (4)

Class Number: 7243

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • 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:

The core goal of this course is for pre- and/or in-service educators to explore a set of practical knowledge and skills in curriculum and instruction for exploring and teaching English Language Arts in the elementary classroom settings. The teacher candidates will gain opportunities for hands-on practice in analyzing teacher language and behaviour in classrooms, examining pedagogical approaches and methods, understanding learner assessment, designing study materials, understanding curriculum and lesson planning for teaching English Language Arts in the context of British Columbia K-12 system.

This course will tie together theories and practices in curriculum and instruction in Elementary Language Arts. This course will also aid students in reviewing general theories of curriculum and instruction specifically for young learners of language arts from multiple perspectives such as developmental psychology, educational sociolinguistics and methodological approaches. Considering the sociocultural diversity in Metro Vancouver, the course will also inquire into English Language Learners and multicultural classroom discourses while focusing on learning and teaching English Language Arts.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
· Explain key concepts and characteristics of learning processes of children, and the BC Curriculum for English Language Arts at elementary levels;
· Develop and/or transform their own practical knowledge and skills to teach Language Arts programs in elementary education.

Grading

  • Teaching Portfolio 50%
  • Individual Lesson Plan 20%
  • Group Unit Plan 30%

NOTES:

There will be no final examination in this course.

REQUIREMENTS:

Teaching Portfolio (50%) will be in-class assignemnts.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Heydon, R., McTavish, M. & Bainbridge, J. (2022). Constructing Meanings: Pedagogies for Literacies K-8 (7th edition) Toronto, ON: Top Hat/Nelson.

Note:
While the required textbook is its 7th ed, 6th ed (ISBN: 978-0-17-658078-0) is acceptable. Also, 7th ed should also have a digital version, which is also acceptable.
ISBN: 978-1-77412-842-8

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 SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware 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.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.