EDU 266 - Exploring Literacy Connections

Semester Hours: 2

This course provides a broad understanding of the many genres in literature for children and young adults and a contemporary view of strategies and techniques for involving classroom students with the literature. Students review the current research on issues related to literature in the learning environment. The course will emphasize children’s literature appropriate for the PK-4 grades. A practicum with children or adolescents is included. PDE Stage 1 - Observation: 05-10 hours.