Introduction
The final section of this unit focuses on communication and media literacy. Speaking and listening skills, along with a skill like penmanship, are necessary for elementary students to learn basic communication skills in order to develop fluency and comfort level in both formal and informal settings. Media literacy connects the curriculum of the classroom with the curriculum of the living room.
The content in this section will assist you with meeting the following objectives.
- Identify the characteristics of penmanship.
- Distinguish among listening and speaking strategies.
- Identify and apply instructional methods for developing listening and speaking skills.
- Select and evaluate a wide array of resources for research and presentation.
- Determine and apply the ethical process for collecting and presenting authentic information while avoiding plagiarism.
- Identify and evaluate current technology for use in educational settings.
