EDMC 321--Course Syllabus

Children's Literature for Middle Childhood

EDMC 321--Four Quarter Hours

Mrs. Diane Burkhart
Shannon Hall 335
Ohio University--Eastern Campus
(740)699-2327
        Home Phone: 472-5487-
        Cell: 740-391-0391
nsss-dburkhart@seovec.org

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.

Course
Description

This 4-hour undergraduate course is designed to acquaint middle childhood preservice teachers with all genre of adolescent literature. Content will include the history of children’s literature, picture books, novels, and non-fiction. Students will also discuss a variety of methods to incorporate children’s literature into their classrooms.

Prerequisites

Admission to advanced standing.

Methods of Course Instruction

All course content is presented on the World Wide Web; e-mail is used for submission of assignments, as well as for the instructor's evaluation and comments.

Course Objectives	After completion of this course the student will be able to Explain the criteria for selecting Caldecott and Newbery Award books. Distinguish the different genre of children’s literature. Discuss the history of children’s literature. Develop a variety of methods to teach children’s literature. Appreciate the value of using literature in the classroom. Evaluate and distinguish the best books written for children. Incorporate children’s literature into all subject areas.

Course Objectives

After completion of this course the student will be able to

Explain the criteria for selecting Caldecott and Newbery Award books.
Distinguish the different genre of children’s literature.
Discuss the history of children’s literature.
Develop a variety of methods to teach children’s literature.
Appreciate the value of using literature in the classroom.
Evaluate and distinguish the best books written for children.
Incorporate children’s literature into all subject areas.

General Course Requirements	Reading Log-Due Week 9 Quizzes-Quiz 1-Week 4; Quiz 2-Week 6 Final Book Study-Due Week 7 Weekly Assignments Lectures and questions are on blackboard, and you will need a password to access the, All assignments must be submitted by Saturday of that week. Due dates are identified for project work. Contact the instructor if assignments can not be submitted on the assigned date. Reading log and book study can be mailed to the instructor.

General Course Requirements

Reading Log-Due Week 9
Quizzes-Quiz 1-Week 4; Quiz 2-Week 6
Final
Book Study-Due Week 7
Weekly Assignments

Lectures and questions are on blackboard, and you will need a password to access the, All assignments must be submitted by Saturday of that week. Due dates are identified for project work. Contact the instructor if assignments can not be submitted on the assigned date. Reading log and book study can be mailed to the instructor.

Materials

Required

Text(s)

Essentials of Children’s Literature-Carol Lynch-Brown
Carl M. Tomlinson

Required Caldecott and Newbery Books-identified in syllabus
Variety of picture books and Internet Websites

Please take time to read through the syllabus and decide which books you want to read. It is a good idea to check your local library to make sure they have the books. All the suggested books are award winners, and they are usually in a separate section in the children’s library section. The books are also at the OUE library.

Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

1 exam - No proctoring required

How is the exam to be taken: Online

Date of Exam
Final - Week 10

Call the Ohio University Online Staff at 1-888-551-6446 if you have questions about this course or the enrollment process.

Call the education counselors in Lifelong and Distance Learning at (740) 593-2910 for information about online degree opportunities from Ohio University.