ENG 420 - Methods and Materials:Teaching English in the Secondary School

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Rocky Mountain College

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Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This seminar requires focused study and consultation with a public school English/language arts teacher or other acceptable professional in the field. Hours will be arranged in consultation with the content area professor, the appropriate education professor, the student, and the professional mentor. The course focuses on English pedagogy with special attention to reading and writing instruction. Students study methods for creating a classroom conducive to learning, select materials for motivational and instructional purposes, incorporate technology in classroom strategies, evaluate and assess student work, integrate the language arts with other content areas, and examine the scope and sequence of literature and writing for grades 5-12. This seminar strongly emphasizes practical methodologies and is the capstone course for the English education major. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program, senior standing.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

rocky.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 657-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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