EDU 583 - Elementary Curriculum 1 and Clinical -Reading and Social Studies

3 credits
A practical study of literary skills, objectives, methods, curriculum, and assessment as applied to the reading/language arts and social studies content areas; emphasis is on the theoretical best practices models that impact literacy instructional practices, including phonics, basic skill development, balanced literacy and cross-curricular applications. Research into assessment strategies that impact high performance expectations and achievements in literacy provides the anchor for the course. Clinical in an elementary/middle school literacy and social studies setting is required.