EDU 407 - Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Units: 3
When Offered: As offered
Focusing on the attainment of skills as a teacher of literacy, this course requires students to demonstrate content reading and writing competencies, such as determining reading readiness, applying readability formulas, evaluating textbooks, and developing strategies for vocabulary, critical thinking, and comprehension. Focus is placed on the preparation of lessons using PAR: pre-reading, assistance during reading and reflection after reading. Students are also introduced to beginning reader strategies.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Fieldwork: 20 hours of fieldwork required
Prerequisite(s): Credential program acceptance, EDU 409, 411, and 497