<p> LI 243 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE- Course Information Spring 2013, 9:30-10:45 T/R</p><p>Instructor: Ms. Christine Warren Office: GB 318A Office Hours: before and after class and 10-2 Phone: 651-2617 (office) Wednesday or by appt.</p><p>Email: [email protected] http://cstl-cla.semo.edu/warren</p><p>COURSE DESCRIPTION: Children's literature is a course in which you will read widely in the field of books for children —from infant to middle school. As a survey course, this class is designed to assist teachers-in-training to become widely acquainted with the great wealth of books that are available for today's children. An equally important purpose is to assist future teachers so that they may guide children toward more comprehensive, creative, and insightful use of literary materials in a classroom setting. Various categories/genres of children's books will be presented and classes will focus on analyzing genres of children’s literature, discussion, and evaluation of specific books.</p><p>COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES:</p><p>To acquaint university students with the varieties of children's literature and to expose them to some of the significant illustrators, writers, and works of children's literature with which an educated person should be acquainted.</p><p>To deepen and broaden the university students' understanding of the human experience as a whole through exposure to the themes expressed in significant works of children's literature.</p><p>To develop university students' own literary understanding, appreciation, and aesthetic discrimination through their reading of quality children's literature.</p><p>To help university students to make informed judgments in selecting quality literature to meet the needs and interests of children/students.</p><p>To improve the ability of university students to communicate clearly in oral and written form their understandings and interpretations of children's literature.</p><p>STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:</p><p>University Studies Objectives Student Learning Outcomes Major Measurement Tool Demonstrate the ability to locate Students should be able to locate and use Bookshares and gather information professional critiques and reviews of the genres of children’s literature. Demonstrate capabilities for Students should be able to demonstrate Bookshares critical thinking, reasoning, and critical thinking, reasoning and analyzing analyzing when reading and examining works of children’s literature. Demonstrate effective Students should be able to communicate Bookshares communication skills effectively in both oral and written forms </p><p>EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:</p><p>To satisfactorily complete course assignments, notes, quizzes, and the final exam by the stated deadline</p><p>To attend all classes and to participate in discussions and activities</p><p>MATERIALS: Text: Kiefer, Barbara, et.al. Charlotte Huck’s Children’s Literature, Brief ed., 2010.</p><p>Children's Books are available in the IM Center on 3rd floor in Kent Library—be sure to visit often—or any public library. You can acquire a free library card from the Cape Public Library on Clark Street. COURSE CONTENT: Background information and Child Development Theories 5 hours Picturebook Composition/Elements 4 hours Each picture book genre (traditional literature, fantasy, poetry, Contemporary realistic fiction, historic fiction, non-fiction) 6 hours/ea = 36 hours Total 45 hours</p><p>COURSE REQUIREMENTS: </p><p>Class participation/ In-class activities/ 9 chapter Quizzes/chapter notes 450+ pts.</p><p>4 Booksharings 300+ pts. 3 Wish Lists of Books 105 pts. Final: 100 pts. = 900+ pts.* *This total is approximate and may be revised as we progress. Lots of points are possible, so don’t “sweat the small stuff;” however, many activities occur during class, so attendance is important and “profitable” towards your points total. Unless you have a written doctor’s excuse, I do not allow in-class work to be made up. I will take out-0f-class assignments late for ½ the credit possible; e-mailing an assignment on the due date can help eliminate late penalities.</p><p>GRADING SCALE 90 - l00%=A 80 - 89 =B 70 -79 =C 60 - 69=D 59 and below =F CLASS POLICIES: As teachers-in-training, you should begin developing some of the habits and behaviors of the profession. Be sure all cell phones are turned off. Texting in class is disrespectful and distracting; please don’t do it. If I observe you texting or checking messages during class, you will lose credit for any in-class work, including quizzes, we have done that day.</p><p>Promptness and regular attendance are expected; if you are absent, I expect to hear from you (just as your employer/principal would). Be responsible and professionally courteous, please by sending an e-mail ASAP. Depending on circumstances, make-up grades for any missed written bookshare is allowed within a limited time depending on circumstances. HOWEVER, only 1 missed oral bookshare can be made up. Also, only l missed in-class quiz can be made up outside of class; we will take a total of 9 quizzes during the semester. Please arrange to make up work. </p><p>Assignments will have guidelines/prompts and scoring rubrics available. These should accompany each assignment submission. All out-of-class work must be done on a word processor. I prefer ink for in-class assignments; elementary students, not college students, use pencils. And, please staple all multiple pages. Your work should always look professional. </p><p>You should know about the Writing Center http://ustudies.semo.edu/writing The staff members are equipped to give you excellent guidance in constructing quality written evaluations. The quality of your writing is important to your success in all college classes. From this site, you can also access MLA and APA format which will be required for your written evaluations. Writing quality counts for at least 10 percent on major assignments. As a future teacher, your writing skills need to be polished; be sure to seek help if you need it.</p><p>I am happy to discuss your work or your grade in the course outside of class time; come in during office hours or make an appointment for a conference if my office hours conflict with your schedule. All scores are posted promptly on Grade A; please stay current on your percent/grade.</p><p>Questions, comments, or requests regarding this course should be taken first to me. Unanswered questions or unresolved issues involving this course may then be taken to Dr. Carol Scates, English Department Chair in Grauel 301.</p><p>Academic Honesty: The Undergraduate Bulletin defines academic dishonesty/plagiarism as “…those acts which would deceive, cheat, or defraud so as to promote one’s scholastic record…,” and states that “violations of academic honesty represent a serious breach of discipline and may be considered grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal from the university.” The fundamental responsibility for the maintenance of honesty standards rests upon the student. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the University policy on academic honesty, and to uphold standards of academic honesty at all times in all situations. http://www.semo.edu/bulletin/pdf/bulletin/pdf. As teachers-in-training (and ever after!) you will borrow a lot of materials from others which is acceptable—just remember to give credit. If you turn in an assignment that does not give proper source credit or uses the “essential style and manner of expression of a source as if it were one’s own,” you will, at the least, receive a zero on that assignment with no opportunity to re-submit it. When in doubt, ask! There is no clause here for ignorance/innocence.</p><p>Civility and Harassment: We all share responsibility for creating and maintaining a climate of mutual respect and an environment free from harassment. In short, we will treat each other with respect.</p><p> Please turn off all electronic devices during class. Recording devices and lap tops may be used with prior approval from me.  During class discussions, contribute constructively and reflectively as you respond to others’ ideas. Additional issues regarding expected civil behavior are explicitly identified in the Student Code of Conduct (http://www6.semo.edu/stuconduct/code.html). Judicial Affairs is responsible for addressing disciplinary matters related to breaches of accepted civility and harassment standards. Information about this process is available at: http://www6.semo.edu/judaffairs/.</p><p>Disabilities: It is your responsibility to inform me of any physical or learning disabilities. I am committed to making your college experience successful. There are policies and services available to you at Learning Assistance and Disability Support Services, located at http://www.semo.edu/cs/services/lec.htm.</p>