EDU 574: Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

This online course presents current theories and “best practices” for teaching reading and writing in upper elementary and secondary content area subjects. The focus is on supporting the learner to become a “strategic” reader and writer as they expand their content knowledge. Reading and writing will be demonstrated as recursive processes that help the student to internalize content knowledge and demonstrate that knowledge using a variety of research-based strategies. The underlying premise is that students of any age or academic level can learn more if presented with models that meet their individual needs, and when they are actively involved in learning activities. All candidates must complete 25 hours of field experience related to course content in grades 5-12.