Content Area Literacy

Catalog description

Offered: Sp (odd-numbered years). This course introduces techniques for successful application of a wide variety of instructional materials (e.g., traditional and internet-based and electronic applications) for effectively teaching learns in the MAT students' chosen content areas. The course includes information regarding formative and summative assessment strategies, as well as techniques for appropriately translating and analyzing learners' performance in the selected content area. MAT students will develop observation and evaluation skills for adapting instructional methods and materials in line with learners' strengths and needs in their respective content areas. This course also emphasizes all aspects of the language arts: reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and viewing. On these bases, the course particularly emphasizes strategies for teaching reading comprehension and writing strategies with secondary students in diverse classroom settings. Section information text: Second 7-week session Though the class is 100% online, students will participate in 2 Zoom meetings, Tuesday 10/27/26 & 12/01/26 from 7-8 PM. All students should have reliable access to a web camera and the internet for video conferencing. This course may be waitlisted through the online registration system.