INTEGRATION OF READING INTO THE CURRICULUM

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The course deals with instructional strategies for integrating reading skills in social studies, sciences, mathematics, and fine arts courses. Stress is on the acquisition of simple to complex reading skills in the school curriculum, through comprehension and critical thinking. The holistic approach in dif ferent subjects and school levels will be emphasized. EDUC 596 THE WHOLE LANGUAGE APPOACH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE READING AND WRITING PROCESSESS 3 CREDITS The course focuses on the study of the theoretical bases of the whole language approach and its implications for the teaching of reading and writing. It includes analysis of strategies and materials that can be used to integrate reading and writing to the K-3 curriculum.