EDUC 5630 - Literacy Instruction for Middle/High School Learners

(3) Credit Hours

An advanced focus in adolescent literacy to support teacher knowledge of best practices in classroom instruction. The role of the cuing systems in student reading and teacher assessment, preventing and remediating adolescent reading difficulties, creating a positive literacy environment in content coursework, methods of teaching word identification/vocabulary/spelling, strategies for supporting comprehension, study strategies, enriching student writing, communicating information to students/parents/administrators, and resources for curriculum development. Field component required. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.