Literacy in Diverse Classrooms

This course provides an understanding of learning and teaching literacy in a diverse, technologically complex society from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through Elementary school. It focuses on providing students with knowledge of a comprehensive balanced literacy approach. The course provides students with an understanding and use of the major descriptors of developing literacy, appropriate assessment methods and instruments, and a developmental and analytical appreciation for writing strategies, conventions, applications, and interpretation of texts and genres. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: CD V02, CD V63, EDU V03, ENGL V01A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.