EDUC 355 Methods for Teaching Language Arts in Primary Grades This course prepares students to guide children from diverse backgrounds as they learn how to read, write, and communicate in printed and digital contexts. Students learn how to plan for standards-based and assessment-driven curricula in English and the Language Arts and in the content areas. They also learn how to apply developmentally appropriate literacy practices across content areas. The methods explored are intended for children five through eight years of age. Students fulfill field experience requirements for this course within a practicum experience in a Kindergarten, first, or second grade classroom.