EDLT 422 - Teaching the Language Arts

Description:
Primarily for prospective elementary school teachers. Listening, writing, speaking, spelling, and handwriting development. Emphasizes curriculum, methods, materials, and research. Experienced teachers see EDEL 531.

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

Credits: (4)

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

Identify the steps involved in historical investigation/reasoning.
Write a thesis based on several data sets that they have examined in an inquiry lesson.
Conduct effective Socratic discussions
Construct effective arguments.
Explain economic concepts (i.e. supply, demand, scarcity, money, etc.).
Create a mini-unit of instruction.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/11