Reading Content and Reading Methods for School Social Workers

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This course is designed to meet part of the requirements for the Professional Educator Licensure. This course will provide school support personnel with an overview of the foundational knowledge of reading, writing, and oral communication within the content areas of mathematics, science, social science, English/language arts, history, physical education, and the fine arts. This course provides school support personnel with a theoretical, historical, and evidence-based perspective on the methods of K-12 reading instruction. It will address how students acquire reading competency at the various reading levels, and how reading deficits can hinder students' success. A variety of ways to work with students, parents and colleagues to improve students' reading skills will be explored. It will address ways school support personnel can use their expertise to assist students with reading in the K-12 content areas. A review of strategies for increasing achievement in diverse learners including English Language Learners (ELLs), special education, delayed learners, unmotivated students, and gifted students will be included. Lastly, ways in which school support personnel can work with parents and colleagues to improve reading skills in the K-12 content areas will be explored.