ECE 340
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Literature for Young Children
Teacher Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
This survey course in children's literature is designed to provide teacher candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to select and use high quality literature in their future prek-3rd grade classrooms.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Title
Genres and Formats
Learning Outcome
Students will identify texts for young children by genre and format.
Title
Critiquing Texts
Learning Outcome
Students will critique texts according to quality (i.e., literacy artistic), taste, and identify the messages and ideologies they present.
Title
Teaching with Trade Books
Learning Outcome
Students will use research-based practices to prepare to teach with trade books and other texts in early childhood settings.
Title
Reading Widely
Learning Outcome
Students will read a wide variety of chidren's books to develop or redevelop a love of and enthusiasm for reading
