Basic Rdg & Writ:Tchng Rdg&Wrt2Lang

Catalog description

This course provides an understanding of literacy issues specific to English language learners, as well as strategies and techniques for teaching reading and writing to these students. The interrelationship between reading and writing are examined. Process writing and interactive methodologies will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on defining and describing the interactive writing process within the broader language and literacy. Key concepts include: the relationship between first language literacy and L2 literacy development; standards-based reading and writing instruction; principles of phonics, structural analysis and sight words; process writing; and the incorporation of technology. Includes 5 hours of fieldwork.