Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom

This online course focuses on providing teachers with excellent lists of children’s literature and great activities for using the books in the classroom. In addition to picture books, trade books, and young adult novels, teachers will also be introduced to multicultural literature, fairy tales, folk tales, mythology, and poetry. The emphasis is also on teaching students skills and standards using quality books with an emphasis on comprehension. Teachers will also learn strategies for incorporating literature into content areas and theme units, as well as using literature in reader’s workshop and literature circles.

Other Credits: Formerly offer as EDUC31467

Note: This is an inservice course for Professional Development Institute.

Course Number: EDUC-41467
Credit: 5.00 unit(s)