ENGL 3690 - Writing in the Elementary School

Focuses on writing development of kindergarten through sixth grade children. Preservice teachers will learn ways to implement best practices, respond to student writing, assess writing growth, use writing as a means of learning, and build a motivating and engaging culture of writing in their classrooms. This course fosters a theoretical understanding of the writing process and requisite skills in part by writing in varied genres and forms and emphasizes writing as an integral component in all content areas.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to education students.

When Offered: Fall, Spring