Student Teaching in the Adolescent Literacy Classroom

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Students will develop their teaching skills through working with adolescents regarding the processes of literacy development in adolescent settings, integrating theories of development, learning, collaboration, language, and literacy acquisition, curriculum development, using technology, assessment and differentiating instruction in their discipline with actual teaching practice. During this semester-long experience, students will assume increasing responsibility for the classroom environment and design and management of the curriculum, reflecting regularly on all aspects of their teaching. Students will also link with and learn the practices of a literacy professional. This course requires mandatory seminar attendance. Restrictions/Requirements: Completion of 24-30 credits within major.