EDU 219+ - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: Part II

3 credits

Designed for secondary teachers in all content areas, this course expands on Part 1, focusing on types of reading, skills in reading, and instruction. The emphasis will be on teaching secondary students to learn from text. Participants will formulate research questions, complete a literature review, and implement and evaluate a coherent literacy plan. Participants will also implement reading and writing strategies that promote student mastery of subject area content. [AS NEEDED] Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 218+, or formal documentation of a current teaching position from a school, or approval of the Department Chair, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Note: Documentation must be presented at the time of registration in order to waive the prerequisite.