INCH 512 - Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies: Curriculum and Methodology for Inclusive Childhood

This course combines a study of the function and organization of the childhood-level language arts and social studies curricula with a survey of current teaching resources and research-based strategies to address the learning needs of diverse learners in language arts and social studies. Students will study the development of competencies in the skills of listening, oral communication, and written language. Students will also study the development of social studies concepts and skills through a learner-centered approach, with an emphasis on inquiry methods. Students will design learning units that address the New York State Learning Standards in English/Language Arts and Social Studies. This course integrates the use of instructional and assistive technology. 30 hours fieldwork required for initial certification; 20 hours fieldwork required for changing cert levels. Prerequisites: Initial Certification: INCL 501, INCL 502, LTED 601 Changing Level Certification: INCL 601, INCL 602, LTED 600.

Prerequisites & Notes
30 hours fieldwork required for initial certification; 20 hours fieldwork required for changing cert levels. Prerequisites: Initial Certification: INCL 501, INCL 502, LTED 601 Changing Level Certification: INCL 601, INCL 602, LTED 600. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3