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| Course Title: |
Children's Literature and Cultural Diversity (RDG 516) |
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University of Phoenix
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| Description: |
This course examines the language and literacy needs of elementary bilingual and ESL learners in the classroom. The focus will be on communication skills and strategies of reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking, collaborating, viewing, and presenting. Students learn to judge the literary quality and cultural authenticity of multicultural literature. Integration of multicultural literature through literature-based instruction will be emphasized throughout the elementary curriculum to increase sensitivity to the role literature plays in the development of understanding across cultures.
Topics and Objectives include: Introduction to Multicultural Literature, Selecting and Evaluating Children's Multicultural Literature, Oral Language Development through Literature, Reading Development through Literature, Writing Development through Literature, and Interdisciplinary Literacy Learning through Literature-Based Instruction.
University of Phoenix Online is a convenient and effective way to fulfill teacher certification renewal requirements, earn endorsements and qualify for important advancements and pay raises. |
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Online
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| Education Level: |
Teacher Continuing Education |
| Language: |
English |
Cost: |
$498.00 Total |
Credits: |
3 |
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