EDU291 #39089 and ENH 291 #39090 Children’s Literature M/W 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. CL 11 Glendale Community College 6000 W. Olive Avenue Glendale AZ 85302 This course is being presented as part of the Teaching Foundations Project Arizona State University – Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College – RDG 334 – ELA 3 Important things you should know about this class What is it anyway? The primary learning intent of this course is to facilitate your exploration of literature for children in a way that is personally meaningful for you. The focus of this course is selecting and using children’s literature and related non-print media to support the elementary school curriculum. During our time together, you will become familiar with the elements, genres, and applications of children’s literature as well as the resources available for elementary classroom teachers. Together we will construct criteria for the selection of trade books for educational and personal use. The role of digital media in children’s literature will also be explored. Official course description: Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None. This course is being offered as part of a partnership with the Teaching Foundations Project at ASU. Students and faculty will provide input to the course creators in order to improve the course for future students. What will we do? This class will be conducted in an interactive and varied format whereby class members are required to read, ponder, analyze, and discuss a wide variety of children’s books. This course requires the use of digital and print sources to access course content. Participants should be prepared to - discuss the topic and readings for each week, - consider the focusing question for each week, and - work collaboratively with other class members. As part of a learning community, we will be reading, writing, and discussing continuously throughout the semester. Expanding our understanding of the many facets of children’s literature is the goal. Technology will be integrated into some of your assignments. Blackboard will provide you access to course materials and resources. You will conference with me regularly so that you know your grade and status in the class. How is it graded? This class has both individual and group activities designed to strengthen you as a critical reader of children’s literature. This is not a lecture class; most students compare it to a workshop or lab class. Students will be expected to demonstrate college-level writing. Journals and homework may be handwritten. All essays will be typed. Your grade is based on the total points you receive for attendance, participation in small and whole-group class discussions of assigned readings, journal entries, student presentations, out of class learning experiences (LEXPs) and reflective writings. Late work may be accepted for partial credit. There may be occasional opportunities for extra credit. A 90 -100% B 80 – 89% C 70 – 79 % F 0 – 59% Contact Information for me [email protected] Office Phone: (623) 845 – 3751 Office Hours: Mondays 11:30 – 1:00 in HT2 Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. in 05-135 Virtual office hours Mon – Thurs 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Your Contact Information Please use the [email protected] e-mail address when corresponding by e-mail. The subject must have “EDU291” in the subject line. Otherwise, e-mails often end up in quarantine.EDU291 #39089 and ENH 291 #39090 Children’s Literature M/W 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. CL 11 Glendale Community College 6000 W. Olive Avenue Glendale AZ 85302 This course is being presented as part of the Teaching Foundations Project Arizona State University – Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College – RDG 334 – ELA 3 Required Course Texts, Materials, and Resources: - Serafini, Frank, & Giorgis, Cyndi. (2003). Reading aloud and beyond: Fostering the intellectual life with older readers. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. - Professional Articles available in Course Info on Blackboard - Assigned Picturebooks and Novels available from libraries or bookstores - Goodreads Account – Free at www.goodreads.com Optional Textbook Resource: - Lukens, R. J. (2003). A critical handbook of children's literature (8th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. What’s the division of labor? Yours: The fact is you’ll be doing most of the work. To succeed in this class, you’ll need to dedicate time every day to review and prepare for class. Please plan for 5 - 6 hours of weekly reading and studying outside of our class meeting times. You need to come to class. You need to keep track of assignments and keep in touch with the instructor. As long as you come to class, keep up with the assignments, and prepare to participate, you will be doing your part. Mine: I, too, will dedicate myself to your success by fostering a respectful environment in class, guiding your learning, and modeling academic excellence. If at any time during the semester you have concerns, please talk to me. I want you to succeed in your learning. Any fine print? Come to class. Due to the nature of the course and the importance of class discussion and participation, attendance is required and will count toward the final grade. Official school absences require advance notice and arrangements for assignments. You may be dropped after three absences. Consistent tardiness or leaving early will count as an absence. Three instances equal one absence. Do your own work or give credit for work from outside sources. Students guilty of plagiarizing information will receive a zero on the assignment. More than one act of plagiarism will result in class failure. Pagers, cell phones, and other electronic devices will be placed on silent during class. Class participants will share a variety of perspectives and opinions in this class. Due to the nature of personal disclosure, taping of the class is not permitted. All members of the learning community will follow GCC practices for food, drink, and use of equipment. Students with special needs who need accommodations in this class should contact the Disability Resources and Services Office in TDS 100. Phone (623)845-3080. There will be no major changes in course