SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SUMMER SESSION 2005 
(July 5 - August 11)
EDUC 473-4
DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: READING
(DO3.00)
  

Instructor:  Susan Barber                           Classroom: EDB 8620B (Across from the CET)          
Class Time:   T & Th 13:00-16:50                                                                                                    
Office: EDB 9501    Tel. 604-291-3395        Office hours:  Best after class or by appointment
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Prerequisite
Educ 401/402 

Description
This course will direct the teacher-in-training towards a fuller understanding of the developmental nature of reading and writing, and examine the principles behind an integrated and balanced language arts program.  Students will become familiar with a basic repertoire of instructional activities, procedures and resources for teaching literacy in the classroom.  A particular focus will be on strategies for developing reading skills at various stages.   Both historical influences and current issues in the teaching of reading will be surveyed with a view to becoming more aware of literacy’s impact on society and the individual.  Students will have opportunities to analyze, develop and apply techniques for on-going reading assessment and evaluation.  

Weekly breakdown
Please access the course website at:   http://www.sfu.ca/~smbarber/educ473.htm

Organization
Bi-weekly classes will be divided into discussions of readings, group activities, presentations and lectures.

Course requirements
Students are expected to attend each class, actively participate in discussions and group activities, maintain a reading log, present one children’s book and compile a portfolio that will be of practical value in their future teaching. 

Evaluation
Attendance and participation  20%
Reading log             20%
Book presentation  20%
Portfolio  40%