T ED 621
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Literature for Young People
Teacher Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Overview of fiction and nonfiction literature for elementary and secondary school students (K-12); authors, current trends, and cross-curriculum classroom applications.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Membership in teacher education cohort or instructor's consent
Title
Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Candidates will demonstrate ability in assessing the qualities of children's books in terms of the following evaluative criteria in literary/artistic merit, interest to children, use in the curriculum, and censorship
Title
Tools for Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Candidates will show familiarity with the major evaluative tools available for assessing children's literature--both retrospective and current review sources.
Title
Reading Instruction
Learning Outcome
Candidates will understand affective reading instruction--ways to utilize children's literature to improve reading instruction.
Title
Integration
Learning Outcome
Candidates will be able to integrate children's literature across the curriculum.
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Genre
Learning Outcome
Candidates will demonstrate a knowledge of the literary genre and the wide range of children's books available in each area.
Title
Creative Process
Learning Outcome
Candidates will show insight into the creative process experienced by writers and illustrators of children's books.
