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.

Course Learning Outcomes

The learner should be able to investigate the history of, and current issues/trends in the field of children’s literature.
The learner should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the terminology identified in the class.
The learner should be able to articulate their ability to recognize the role of ideology in children’s books.
The learner should be able to synthesize a cogent argument regarding the First Amendment rights of children, and how these rights pertain to offering children choice in their reading materials.