School of Educ and Social Sci
Graduate

Term: Spring 2025
Session: 2nd 8 Week On-ground (Mar 17 - May 09)
Start Date: Monday, Mar 17, 2025
End Date: Friday, May 09, 2025
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Wed.
Time: 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This course focuses on research and principles of reading in content area instruction. It examines the importance of reader background knowledge and language acquisition across the curriculum. Specifically the language and culture of Multi Language Learners will be explored to facilitate the planning and implementation of effective assessment and instruction. This course examines key areas of working with reading for diverse learners (students with special needs and Multi Language Learners) implementing assessment tools in the content areas and integrating technology to improve reading and literacy. Emphasis is on pre-reading during reading and post-reading strategies. Additionally participants will have the opportunity to design lesson plans that effectively demonstrate reading strategies covered in the course to meet the needs of all students. Co-requisite: EDUC0640 (for Teacher Certification Only)3 Credits