Know how children learn
to read. What are the Psycholinguistic Principles and termassociated
with these principles?
Know the importance, benefits
of legible handwriting
What is phonics, whole
language, integrated teaching, literature-based curriculums...?
What are the six language
modes?Be able to define and describe.
What are the four cueing
(language) systems?
What is a language-rich
classroom?
What is Reading Workshop/Writing
Workshop and the other instructional approaches?
How has the role of the
language arts teacher changed?
Review the IRA/NCTE Characteristics
of competent language users
Know the different language
learning theories
What are the different
assessment strategies suggested by our author?
Know the typical activities
taught in the grades for handwriting
What are some considerations
for left-handed students?
What should be the basis
for sound instructional practices?
Know Piaget and Vygotsky
and their main beliefs about learning.
Be able to discuss the
“Current Trends” in the L. Arts and “Issues and Concerns”
Know the steps in the
Reading and Writing Process.
How will you meet the
needs of your “special need” students?