EDU 303: Reading/Language Arts & Field

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with an opportunity to review Language Arts curriculum frameworks and theories, instructional techniques and effective pedagogical practices specific to addressing the following topics: text and material selections spanning kindergarten through grade 6, effective questioning techniques, reading/writing workshop, grammar and communication development/support and assessment development and differentiation of instruction to address diverse populations. Candidate are required to demonstrate proficiency of skills through assigned field assignments focused on effective planning for instruction and completion of small-group instructional field observation.