Spring Term: Registrations accepted until 5/28/18. 
All coursework due 6/11/18.  Grades available online 6/20/18.
 
Fees*: 
    3 quarter credits (60 PDUs): $180 PSU + $510 TINT
or Non-credit (30 PDUS): $510 TINT
Student Testimonials:
I can only say that these have been two of the best courses I have taking in continuing my own education to enable me to be a better educator. First, the materials and assignments were so applicable - each assignment sparked so many different ideas that I can implement in class this year. Using children's literature to teach concepts in other subject areas is an exciting way to introduce and deepen student understanding of the concepts being taught.
---Summer 2013 Student
 
I look forward to using some of the things I discovered along the way with my students this year.
---Fall 2013 Student
 
I really enjoyed everything! It was a great excuse to read more children's literature these last six weeks (and I definitely know my way around the Central Library now :)
---Fall 2013 Student
 
Thanks, I enjoyed this class. Thanks for your support!
---Spring 2013 Student
 
I have really enjoyed getting to know tons of new books!
---Winter 2012  Student
*Fees: PSU tuition includes two payments:
1. A course fee payable to TINT (paid by all students).
2. A credit fee that will be electronically billed by PSU directly (paid by credit students only).
Children's Books: Exploring Literary Elements
 
Instructor: Brooke Schmidt
 
Enhance your reading program by increasing your understanding of literary elements and learning creative ways to present them in the classroom. In this class, you will learn about a wealth of quality children’s books that lend themselves to this area of instruction. Explore new ways to integrate literary elements with activities in the different content areas by designing lessons and projects to incorporate into your existing curriculum.
 
*Identify the characteristics and qualities of good children's literature as they relate to literary elements (plot, setting, character, theme, etc.)
 
*Learn how websites and other media resources can be a valuable tool for learning about plot, character, point of view, setting, theme, etc.
 
*Prepare quality, usable lesson plans for the classroom, highlighting literary elements.
 
*Become familiar with literature that inspires a love of reading as they learn about new books and reexamine their old favorites.
 
*Learn how graphic organizers can be a useful tool when studying literary elements.
 
Grades K-8 (PSU: CI-810)
Online Class:
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Tigard, OR 97223
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