EDU 322 - Literature for Children

3 Cr. Hrs.

This course is designed to prepare the teacher candidate to integrate quality children’s literature throughout the curriculum. The teacher candidate will examine a wide variety of literature for children from birth through 12 years of age. A thorough understanding of the elements of literature and genres will provide the teacher candidate with a sound foundation for utilizing quality literature in the classroom. The teacher candidate is required to prepare and teach lessons based upon children’s literature in the classroom and school settings. The teacher candidate is expected to employ best practices in instruction that exhibit the appreciation of the diversity of learners and families, as well as recognize literature that celebrates different cultures.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and ENG 102 and completion of Benchmark I.