EDUC 3802 Methods of Secondary Reading Instruction

EDUC 3802 Methods of Secondary Reading Instruction
Methods of Secondary Reading Instruction
This course provides the necessary foundational knowledge of secondary reading and writing processes and familiarizes certification candidates with the practices, methods, and curricular materials to support instruction in multiple literacies across various content areas. A variety of assessment strategies for planning and evaluating the effectiveness of literacy instruction are explored in the class and applied in the classroom setting in the forty hour required practicum. Candidates will analyze the interrelationships among assessment, instruction, and materials and their effects on the development of a literacy environment that fosters reading, writing, listening, speaking and the effective use of technology. Readings and assignments will be differentiated according to the candidate's area of certification.
Pre-requistites: EDLA 2000, EDLA 2890 or EDUC 3250, and EDUC 3400 with PSYC 3200 strongly recommended.
Co-requisites: EDUC 3820 (SEC majors).
credit hours: 3