EDRE 3305 - Teaching Reading in Content Area

Credits: 3

This course introduces techniques for integrating multiple avenues of reading and communication to access subject content. Literature-rich strategies for reading in Early Childhood, Middle Childhood and Adolescent to Young Adult licensures are emphasized while students explore writing, speaking, and expressive arts to support and enhance communication across the curriculum. Students will design, deliver, and evaluate projects based on their certification/licensure area and in support of International Reading Association Standards (Standard 2 - Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Materials, and Standard 3 - Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation). Students incorporate their knowledge of cultural diversity and literacy instruction within these designs/projects and in connection to literature-based instruction. Prereq: Admission in Level 2 Teacher Ed. $