Literacy and the Learner
"It is essential that all teachers understand and make a commitment to facilitate literacy growth and development. This course aligns with the performance-based standards for Colorado teachers and National Council of Teachers of English (1999) standards. The vision guiding this courses is that all students must have the opportunities and resources to develop the language and numeracy skills they need to pursue life’s goals and to participate fully as informed, productive members of society. This course will provide future teachers with knowledge to enable them to develop curriculum and instruction that make productive use of the emerging literacy abilities students bring to the classroom. Additionally, field experience will be connected to the classroom component in order to link educational theory and “real world” practice teaching literacy skills. The information, skills, and experiences in this class should prove valuable to both the professional and personal development of the teacher candidate as a responsible citizen. The themes emphasized throughout this course include literacy and individualization of instruction."
-From the Colorado State University School of Education
-From the Colorado State University School of Education