Literacy in the Content Area for Secondary Teachers

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This course is designed to provide practical procedures for developing effective literacy skills at the junior high, middle, and secondary school levels. Focus is on understanding the relationships between the processes of literacy and the learning of content. Strategies on how to meet the total range of student literacy needs in the classroom are addressed to increase student competency. Methods and materials to enhance advanced comprehension and study skills of adolescents in a diverse society are presented. Includes a field experience lab. Required for all secondary/all-grade majors seeking licensure. Prerequisite: EDU 150.