Mar 29, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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EDEL 5250 - Teaching Language Arts and Reading to Fourth and Fifth Graders


This course prepares students to teach reading and all areas of language arts in fourth and fifth grade classrooms. It focuses on the design of inclusive, safe, and culturally responsive learning environments, use of evidence-based strategies for teaching and assessment, and skills and concepts as recommended by the Ohio Learning Standards for English Language Arts. Additional emphasis is placed on the analysis of current trends and research in the field of language arts education. This course fulfills the reading and language arts education portion of requirements for the Early Childhood Education Generalist Endorsement.

Requisites: Early Childhood Generalist endorsement and (EDPL 5910 or concurrent)
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to develop and use a repertoire of reading and language arts strategies appropriate for 4th and 5th grade classrooms.
  • Students will be able to plan and teach reading and language arts lessons that address state and national standards and consider the cognitive, personal, social-emotional, and cultural needs of all 4th and 5th grade students.
  • Students will be able to design and implement a variety of assessment formats and techniques to identify and evaluate literacy ideas, monitor student learning, and inform data-based instructional decision-making.
  • Students will be able to analyze findings and methodologies related to several areas of inquiry in the field of reading and language arts.



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