Dec 30, 2024  
2020-2021 University Bulletin 
    
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EDUA 588 - Methods of Reading and Reading in the Content Areas for Middle and Secondary Teachers

Credit Hours 3
Candidates examine research, theory, and instructional methods that: (a) support strategic student content area concept-development, reading comprehension, writing, speaking, and digital/media literacy; (b) utilize content from various disciplines to provide opportunities for students to read, think, and discuss from multiple perspectives; (c) integrate literacy writing and speaking skills and strategies across the curriculum; (d) support student inquiry, reasoning, argumentation, interpretation, and critique; (e) facilitates teachers’ abilities to assist learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds. Candidates will also construct formative and summative literacy assessments and learn to analyze content area texts for readability levels and social and cultural perspectives. A focus on building academic literacy for English Language Learners will also be emphasized in the course.



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