EDUC 5537 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
This course is designed to prepare middle grades teachers to utilize reading and writing skills as tools for learning in the content areas. Teacher candidates will be able to employ a three- part learning framework and strategies for implementing the framework within their content fields. During this course, candidates will utilize varied types of print and non-print content materials in developing skills for training students in content literacy skills. Individual needs of learners will be addressed in determining the appropriateness of varied grouping strategies and comprehension activities for each learner. Directed field-based experience required.