IAJk13 Children's Literature - AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/.7. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJk13/OS01: Fri 21. 2. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 28. 2. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 7. 3. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 14. 3. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 21. 3. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 28. 3. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 4. 4. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 11. 4. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 25. 4. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 2. 5. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 9. 5. 8:00–9:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), L. Podroužková
Prerequisites
IAJk11 Qualifying Exam - AJ
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Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course is designed as the introduction to children’s literature and its relationship with primary education. The aim of the course is:
1) to explore characteristic genres of children’s literature such as poetry, fairy tales, picture books, fantasy
2) to introduce some typical themes and conventions associated with children’s literature
3) to develop in students the ability to read children’s literature critically
4) to provide theoretical background for using children’s literature in the classroom
5) to stimulate students to become avid readers
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to read children’s literature critically, select books of various genres for equipping class library, and choose appropriate methods and activities for using children’s literature in the classroom.
Syllabus
  • Week 1: Introduction. Reading as calming down, reading routines.
  • Week 2: The role of reading and ways of reading.
  • Week 3: Types of picture books. Shared reading strategies and project-based learning.
  • Week 4: Reading and integrated curriculum.
  • Week 5: Exploring fairy tales.
  • Week 6: DEAR time. Lapbooks as reading journals.
  • Week 7: Graded reading.
  • Week 8: Using poetry in the classroom.
  • Week 9: Reading into drama.
  • Week 10: Lapbook presentations – in the last class.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • HUNT, Peter. An introduction to children's literature. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994, 241 s. ISBN 0-19-219261-2. info
    not specified
  • WAUGH, Rosemary and David WAUGH. Integrating children's literature in the curriculum : insights for the primary and early years educator. First edition. London: McGraw Hill/Open University Press, 2022, xii, 152. ISBN 9780335250806. info
  • The Cambridge companion to children's literature. Edited by M. O. Grenby - Andrea Immel. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009, xxv, 293. ISBN 9780521868198. info
  • POLETTE, Nancy. Teaching thinking skills with picture books : grades K-3. Illustrated by Paul Dillon. London: Teacher Ideas, 2007, ix, 139. ISBN 9781591585923. info
  • KNOWLES, Elizabeth and Martha SMITH. Understanding diversity through novels and picture books. London: Libraries Unlimited, 2007, v, 149. ISBN 9781591584407. info
  • Art through children's literature : creative art lessons for Caldecott books. Illustrated by Debi Englebaugh. London: Teacher Ideas Press, 1994, xvi, 199. ISBN 1563081547. info
  • MAGUIRE, Jack. Creative storytelling : choosing, inventing, and sharing tales for children. Illustrated by Dale Gottlieb. New expanded ed. Cambridge, MA: Yellow Moon, 1985, 200 s. ISBN 0938756354. info
Teaching methods
Demonstrations, discussions, experiential learning
Assessment methods
1. 80 % attendance and rapport (be on time).
2. Class prep: read all the assigned readings and complete weekly tasks for the class.
3. Maintain a worksheet portfolio (regular work on your worksheets). The worksheets are mainly for you as they record the class and your development in the area but also evidence your preparation and reflection. In case you are missing points the worksheets will be a proof of your work on the course.
4. Read at least one middle-grade book in English, options will be specified.
5. Present the book you read via a lapbook that you create.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je určen studentům NŠ, kteří složili SoZK a připravují se na státnice z AJ.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 konzultací.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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