Methods of Content Reading and Language Arts for Grades 3-6

Catalog description

This course extends the theories and applications candidates learned in Methods of Reading and Language Arts for Primary Grades. Candidates will learn more about teaching and learning processes aligned with research-based comprehensive literacy instruction in grades 3-6 elementary classrooms with a focus on content-area reading and will continue to emphasize the methodology around the Science of Reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, fluency and academic language. In this course teacher candidates will learn appropriate and varied instructional approaches used before, during and after reading (BDA), including those that develop word knowledge, academic language, comprehension, fluency and strategy use in the content areas. Candidates will also learn about how meaning is constructed through the interaction of the reader's background knowledge and experiences. Candidates will also study the communication theory, language development and the role of language in learning. Candidates will also learn about the connection among reading, writing and oral communication. Through lecture and lab, candidates gain experience in planning and teaching intermediate (grades 3-6) reading lessons designed to meet the needs of each learner with respect to achievement level, disability, cultural background, and primary language.