EDU-216 Literature, the Young Child, and Response

This in-depth course for early/middle childhood majors (P-6) is designed to encourage the student to take a critical look at the art of literature for young children and explore the possibilities of response to that literature. Emphasis will be placed on the careful selection of developmentally appropriate quality literature of various genre. A range of response modes is also explored which include drama, movement, music, and illustration to support students' transactions with text. The course also includes a study of how multicultural perspectives in literature can be considered in order to transform students' knowledge, attitudes and behaviors through careful selection of books for literature-based instruction. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses.

Credits

2