Language and Literacy II for the Diverse K-8 Classroom.

Catalog description

Extends understandings, attitudes, and competencies needed for effective instruction of language and literacy related to writing instruction for mainstream populations, English Learners/Emergent Bilinguals, and students with special needs. Instructional strategies for teaching writing in various genres (narrative, informational, argument), formal and informal writing, conventions, writing to learn, response to reading, writing process, and writing across the curriculum. Instructional planning aligned with content standards and social justice teaching. Assessment strategies that inform planning and instruction of writing. Lecture and Discussion.