EDU 235 - Children’s Literature

STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

An exploration of children’s literature and its role in the classroom from a global perspective providing opportunities to read and discuss books with didactic value that relate to education. Numerous teaching strategies will be explored enhancing the effectiveness of children’s literature in the classroom. Additionally, students will become familiar with resources to help them select, evaluate, and use books while emphasis is placed on developing understandings of how children’s literature can be used to foster awareness, compassion, and insights into relationships, cultural differences, and social justice.