Reading Across Curriculum

Catalog description

Designed for content area teachers (grades 4-12) who wish to improve their students’ ability to read and comprehend subject area materials. Emphasis is placed upon teaching for understanding by taking advantage of the contributions of literacy processes (listening, speaking, thinking, and reading) to content area achievement. Topics include readability of texts; vocabulary development; trade books; strategies to improve reading in math, science, social studies, literature, physical and health education; study techniques; and assessment. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Course Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Supervised Lab/Clinic,Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.