EDTD 6225 - Reading across the Curriculum

Institution:

Augusta State University (merged with Georgia Regents to become Augusta University)

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Description:

Designed for content area teachers (grades 4-12) who wish to improve their students’ ability to read and comprehend subject area materials. Emphasis is placed upon teaching for understanding by taking advantage of the contributions of literacy processes (listening, speaking, thinking, and reading) to content area achievement. Topics include readability of texts; vocabulary development; trade books; strategies to improve reading in math, science, social studies, literature, physical and health education; study techniques; and assessment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.aug.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 737-1405

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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