EDLT 414 - Teaching Literacy in a Multi-Cultural, Multi-Lingual Setting

Description:
Strategies for teaching literacy and developing language skills in a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic setting.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: EDLT 308 and EDLT 409, current WSP/FBI fingerprint clearance, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student/teacher candidate will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the literacy process. WA READ 1.1 ST. 5.1
Demonstrate knowledge of various approaches for developing literacy. WA READ 3.1; 3.3; 6.5 ST. 5.1, 5.2
Demonstrate knowledge of Children’s literature for diverse learners. WA READ 3.2.3; 3.2.4 ST.5.1, 5.3
Demonstrate knowledge of various instructional activities for teaching children from diverse populations. WA READ 1.3; 3.1; 4.1; 4.2; 4.4; 5.1; 6.5 ST. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Demonstrate knowledge of constructing a classroom environment that would foster literacy in children from diverse populations. WA READ4.0 ST. 5.3
Explain various values, life styles, history & contributions of various groups. WA READ 1.3.2; 3.2.3; 5.1 ST. 5.3
Demonstrate knowledge of resources and professional organizations that foster literacy. WA READ 5.2 ST. 5.4
Demonstrate Professionalism within the categories of: preparation, attendance, quality standards, late assignments and modeling. WA READ 5.3 ST. 5.4

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/24/10