EDC 668 Picture Bks/Second Sch Context

This course will examine the growing interest and research regarding the use of picture books and picture storybooks at the secondary education level to enhance instruction in all content areas. Current research on the use of picture books at the secondary level will be highlighted and discussed. Participants will explore different genres of picture books for readers of all areas, including fiction and nonfiction through hands-on interaction with collections of picture books. The focus of this class will be on strategies for inclusion of picture books at the secondary level as instructional aides and student-centered methodology. Participants will examine lesson plans and activities that use picture books as an instructional tool, and also consider ways to incorporate student created picture books as evaluative and review tools with secondary students. (1 credit)