The Literate Learner: Developmental Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools, Grades 5-12

Catalog description

In this course, designed for new and experienced middle and high school educators, candidates explore and use cutting edge theory and best practices in literacy research to support powerful student learning across curricular area, with an emphasis on reading comprehension at the secondary level. Candidates learn a repertoire of research-based strategies and tools to help diverse learners make meaning from a variety of texts in their subject area, including non-print and media texts. Areas explored include questioning techniques, concept development, study strategies, and assessment. Candidates will infuse critical and strategic instructional strategies for teaching reading and communication into content area curriculum. Candidates not currently teaching will be expected to work with a teacher in a high needs school for 25 hours in order to complete the requirements for the course.