EDC 270 - Elementary Methods: English Language Arts

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Emphasizes the application of theories, methods, and techniques for teaching English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy in grades 1-8. Includes standards-based instruction, elements of effective instruction, differentiation, 21st century skills, technology, and assessment.

Information: Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program approval is required before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Summarize the developmental stages of literacy. (Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) 1)
Develop congruent learning objectives. (InTASC 4)
Design lesson plans for ELA. (InTASC 4, 7)
Identify methods to assess literacy development. (InTASC 6)
Integrate 21^st century learning into lessons. (InTASC 5; International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) 5)
Explain the content standards for ELA. (InTASC 4)

Outline:

Content Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy
1. Standards-based planning
2. Anchor standards and grade-specific standards
3. Balance of informational and literary text
4. Text complexity
Effective Teaching
1. Applying learning theories
2. Strategy instruction
3. Integrated learning
4. 21^st century skills
5. Organizing for instruction
Essential Elements of Instruction
1. Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy
2. Learning objectives
3. Lesson components
Differentiated Instruction
1. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
2. Differentiation by content, process, and/or product
3. Tiered activities
4. Grouping for instruction
Assessment
1. Formative
2. Summative
3. Portfolio assessment
4. High-stakes
English Language Arts (ELA) Instruction
1. Content knowledge
2. Balanced literacy
3. Reading and writing processes
4. Technology resources for ELA