EDU 218+ - Literacy in the Content Areas: Part I

3 credits

An examination of literacy in the present day with an emphasis on the literacy development of adolescent learners. This course is designed primarily for secondary content areas for pre and in-service teachers, this course and meets the Maryland State Department of Education requirements for teacher certification. The course content focuses on the interactive nature of the reading process in the content area and examines the use of effective instructional strategies for developing enhanced literacy skills. Emphasis is placed on factors that enhance instruction, complex resources, and assessment techniques that support literacy. [AS NEEDED] Three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Actively seeking an AAT degree in a secondary content area or a Bachelor’s degree.