ELED-52800 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

This course examines the theories and practices appropriate for research-based reading and language arts instruction and assessment at the intermediate and middle school levels and is based on the findings of the National Reading Panel. Common Core learning and applying scientifically-based reading theories as a foundation for sound instruction and assessment decisions that will result in all students achieving proficiency with both reading and writing across all the disciplines is emphasized. Strategies for developing fluency, expanding vocabulary and comprehension such that students in the middle and upper grades can effectively construct meaning across genres and content areas are modeled and practiced.  Effective reading and writing instructional strategies are based on data driven assessments, including those that address the specific needs of second language learners, high proficiency and struggling readers (including Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies) are modeled and practiced.

Credits

3