Teaching English Language Arts in Secondary Schools

Catalog description

Teaching English Language Arts in Secondary Schools is designed to equip candidates with the skills and strategies necessary to effectively teach English Language Arts (ELA) to middle and high school students. The course begins with a focus on designing learning experiences that promote effective oral communication, ensuring students can express themselves clearly and confidently. It then delves into applying knowledge of language, guiding candidates in teaching the intricacies of language use, reading comprehension, and vocabulary acquisition. Next, the course emphasizes the implementation of instruction that assesses students' speaking and listening skills through various formative assessments, fostering active engagement and identifying areas for reteaching. Finally, candidates will create a comprehensive action plan for ELA instruction, reflecting on their instructional strategies and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Throughout the course, candidates will learn to balance content rigor, scaffold learning, and employ evidence-based strategies to support diverse learners in developing critical language skills.