EDSS 384B

Instruction and Assessment of Academic Literacy, B

Second course in a two course series on understanding effective instruction of academic language and literacy in 7-12 content area classrooms. Candidates hone skills in literacy assessment, text selection, and lesson planning to meet the needs of all learners, including mainstream populations, English learners and students with special needs. Application of content literacy instruction (pre, during and post reading and writing strategies). Enhanced knowledge of strategies to support students' attainment of the demands of content reading, writing and discussion. Lecture, discussion.

Units: 1.5