Course Offerings

January 16, 2024 through May 4, 2024
Wednesday, January 31, 2024: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, February 7, 2024: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, February 14, 2024: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2024: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, March 6, 2024: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, March 20, 2024: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday, March 27, 2024: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Lynne Bland

CRN: 20003 (section: pd-01)
Semester hours: 3
Fee: $800

In-person/online hybrid. On-campus classes as scheduled. Teachers seeking professional development only.

Description

Examination of reading, writing and critical thinking in secondary content areas. Specific techniques for teaching and assessing comprehensions, vocabulary knowledge, and study skills will be addressed. The effects of text organization and relationship between reading and writing are investigated. The course integrates theory with practice and is designed to help content area instructors learn how to integrate literacy principles into subject matter instruction. A strong emphasis will be placed on the elements of effective comprehension instruction. Literacy techniques designed to support the needs of diverse learners will be studied. Participants will learn strategies to foster motivation and appreciation of a variety of types of literature utilized for independent and collaborative reading. Note: Field experience required.