EDU-665G Children's Literature

Course Overview

An in-depth study of children’s literature primarily for early childhood and secondary education majors. Focuses on the evaluation, selection, and sharing of children’s and young adult books in instructional settings. Participants will read, respond to, and evaluate picture books and chapter books of various genres. Emphasizes the identification and teaching of literary elements in context, strategies for sharing books with children, and the importance of using authentic children’s and young’s adult literature in schools.

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