RDG 588, Teaching Children's Literature
Summer Semester, 2008
 

 Course Description:
Study of a wide variety of children's literature. Investigation of the appreciation for literature with children. Competency in storytelling and writing or original stories and poems will also be developed.

Course Objectives:
(IRA Teaching Competencies)

1. Teach classic and contemporary children's and young adult's literature, and easy reading fiction and nonfiction at appropriate levels. (2.3)(4.2)
2. Use text and trade books to stimulate interest, promote reading growth, foster appreciation for the written word, and increase the motivation of learners to read widely and independently for information, pleasure and personal growth. .(2.3)(4.3)(4.4)
3. Model and discuss reading and writing as valuable, lifelong activities. (4.3)(4.4)
4. Provide opportunities for learners to select from a variety of print and nonprint materials, to read extended texts, and to read for many authentic purposes. (4.2)(4.4)
5. Provide opportunities for creative and personal responses to literature, which may include storytelling and use of multiple sign systems.  (4.1)
6. Use instructional and information technologies to support literacy learning.(2.2)(4.2)
7. Select and evaluate various types of children's books applying criteria based on literary and artistic guidelines, multicultural considerations and research on children's needs, interests and reading preferences.(3.3)(2.3)(4.2)
8. Develop a variety of methods in order to bring children and children's literature together.(2.1,2.2)
9. Identify and reflect on issues and current topics relevant to the field of children's literature.(1.3)

Required Texts:
Jacobs & Tunnell  (2007). Children's Literature Briefly, Third Edition. Merrill Prentice Hall.
◊ Selected trade books (to be decided on first evening of class

◊ Picture books representing a variety of genres (2004 or later)

Assigned Websites: (Posted on Course Outline)

Other Requirements:  It is a university requirement that everyone obtain an ID Blue Chip card. You can obtain one at the Card Office in the Student Center Rm. 106, M-Th from 9AM- 7 Pm and on Fridays from 9AM to PM.  This is a simple 5-minute process in which you have your picture taken.  You may then set up your email at the accounts link at https://accounts.ccsu.edu/wacctmgt/   You will be required to enter your 8 digit CCSU  ID from your Blue Chip card, the last four digits of your SSN, and your birth date. You can access the accounts link at the CCSU pipeline at http://pipeline.ccsu.edu/cp/home/loginf

In Support of Students with Disabilities
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.  I will need a copy of the accommodation letter from Student Disability Services in order to arrange your class accommodations.  Contact Student Disability Services, Room 241, Copernicus Hall, if you are not already registered with them.  Student Disability Services maintains the confidential documentation of your disability and assists you in coordinating reasonable accommodations with your faculty.

Assigned Websites: (Posted on Course Outline)

Other Requirements:  It is a university requirement that everyone obtain an ID Blue Chip card. You can obtain one at the Card Office in the Student Center Rm. 106, M-Th from 9AM- 7 Pm and on Fridays from 9AM to PM.  This is a simple 5-minute process in which you have your picture taken.  You may then set up your email at the accounts link at https://accounts.ccsu.edu/wacctmgt/   You will be required to enter your 8 digit CCSU  ID from your Blue Chip card, the last four digits of your SSN, and your birth date. You can access the accounts link at the CCSU pipeline at http://pipeline.ccsu.edu/cp/home/loginf

In Support of Students with Disabilities
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.  I will need a copy of the accommodation letter from Student Disability Services in order to arrange your class accommodations.  Contact Student Disability Services, Room 241, Copernicus Hall, if you are not already registered with them.  Student Disability Services maintains the confidential documentation of your disability and assists you in coordinating reasonable accommodations with your faculty.