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ED 564: Literature in the Literacy Program (2 credits)
Spring 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Spring and Summer 2008, 2009
Spring 2010
Summer 2010: 06/21/10 - 08/15/10
Dr. Phillip Hofmann Eastern Oregon University
Dr. M. Ruth Davenport – Eastern Oregon University
| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
This course is designed to enhance the classroom teacher's knowledge about the rationale for using children's literature in the literacy program, to provide a greater awareness of the qualities of children's literature, and to familiarize the teacher with instructional strategies for using children's literature in the literacy program. | ||||||||
| PREREQUISITES | There are no required prerequisites for this course. However, learners are assumed to be teachers with access to elementary and/or secondary students. | ||||||||
| COURSE STRUCTURE |
Textbook readings; weekly postings and responses to postings on Blackboard Discussion Board; compilation of strategies; professional statement. | ||||||||
| STANDARDS |
This course supports the following International Reading Association's 2003 Standards for Reading Professionals:
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| PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS |
This course will focus on three questions:
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| CORE/ELECTIVE | This graduate course can be used as 2 elective credits in the Literature thematic area in the 24-credit Reading Endorsement program, the 12-credit Literary Education program, or for individual professional development. Please consult an advisor at your home institution about adding this course to your program. | ||||||||
| INSTRUCTOR |
Dr. Phillip W. Hofmann, Assistant Professor of Literacy and Education, Eastern Oregon University. 21 years as K-12 language arts and reading teacher in California and Oregon. Eleven years teaching at EOU. Reader's Theater expert. Author of children's books. (BA, San Diego State University; MA and PhD, Claremont Graduate University) Dr. M. Ruth Davenport, Professor, College of Education, Eastern Oregon University. Literacy consultant and teacher for 14 years. Miscue analysis expert and textbook author. (BS, MS, SW Missouri State University; Ph.D., University of Missouri) |
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| TARGET AUDIENCE |
Elementary classroom teachers wishing to learn more about incorporation of literature into the literacy curriculum. | ||||||||
| TIME COMMITMENT |
Students should expect to spend 6 hours per week for 10 weeks in course-related activities (e.g., reading the text and course materials, posting to discussion forums, completing written reports/papers and classroom-based assignments). This course is online and does not require in-person attendance. Assignments are completed on the learner's time schedule and are due as posted. | ||||||||
| TEXTBOOK | Textbook(s) are required for this course. You will find the textbook listed in the syllabus that is posted online at the EOU website or you may contact the instructor. For most classes, the EOU Bookstore will be a source for the textbook. | ||||||||
| COST | No course in the ReadOregon curriculum will cost more than $330 per credit, including all fees. | CONTACT | For more details on this course, please contact Dr. M. Ruth Davenport, Eastern Oregon University. |
For further questions about ReadOregon programs, email Bonnie Morihara or call 503-838-8413.