READ 822 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas

Institution:

Governors State University

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Description:

Explores instructional practices that facilitate learning with content area texts. Identifies strategies for vocabulary and concept development, comprehending difficult text, and writing to enhance understanding of content materials. Includes assessment practices which can provide a basis for instructional decisions in content area teaching. Technology intensive course that requires the use of Internet research, a listserv, online instructional materials, and electronic learning logs. Prerequisites: Three hours in reading and graduate student status.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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