Literacy Instruction: Multiple Perspectives.

This course examines principles of literacy teaching and learning within and across content areas. Major areas of inquiry include knowledge about the nature of literacy and literacy development, developmental literacy programs, major issues in literacy instruction in the content areas, integrating technology with literacy development in content areas, and differentiating English language arts and content-area literacy instruction for diverse students. Design and application of research-based literacy activities and materials in the content areas is emphasized. Twenty-five hours of fieldwork in content-area literacy are required.

Fall, Spring