EDL 677 Children’s Literature

This course will equip candidates with the ability to effectively integrate children’s literature into instruction from Pre-K through high school. Various fiction and nonfiction genres will be explored in terms of motivating students, increasing their interest in reading, and developing an appreciation for a wide variety of types of texts. Emphasis will be placed on incorporating children’s literature into core and intervention instruction to address the Pennsylvania Core ELA Standards. This course is required for reading specialist certification.