EL ED 435
Teaching Writing in the Elementary Grades (K-6)
Teacher Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
This course will help teacher candidates understand reading and writing development in children in grades K-6 and the implications and applications within an elementary classroom setting.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Concurrent enrollment in EL ED 299R or El Ed 399R
Title
Foundational Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Teacher candidates will use foundational knowledge to design and implement instruction that develops a child's ability to write, spell, and use grammar effectively.
Title
Language Arts Instruction and the Writing Process
Learning Outcome
Teacher candidates will plan and implement writing and language arts instruction and the writing process using whole class, small groups, and/or meeting with individual students, as needed.
Title
Developmental Trajectories
Learning Outcome
Teacher candidates will attend to the developmental trajectories of students, including linguistic and cultural differences, to plan and implement writing and language arts instruction.
Title
Appropriate Assessment
Learning Outcome
Teacher candidates will administer, score, and utilize a variety of assessments appropriate for use in screening, diagnostic, monitoring, and outcome writing and spelling assessment.
