Education 361 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area

Institution:

Hiram College

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Description:

This course is designed to provide an overview of the reading process and factors that affect the middle level reader's interaction with text. Examination of the Academic Content Standards: K-12 English Language Arts as a guideline for teaching reading in the middle level content areas, and of methods and materials that help readers to access texts, develop understandings of concepts and vocabulary, and gather, organize and present information as well as assessment and intervention strategies appropriate to middle grades will be included. Major topics will include comprehension, vocabulary development, writing across the curriculum, study skills, and assessment. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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