RLR 502 - Teaching Comprehension and Content Reading

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National Louis University

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This course introduces theories and models of comprehension and implications of these constructs for the teaching of reading comprehension and content reading across grades 1-12 in classrooms containing students of diverse languages, cultures and learning styles. It develops familiarity with issues related to questioning, text structures, metacognitive monitoring, and guided reading strategies. It examines teaching methods that develop strategic reading of both narrative and informational texts and the importance of writing and oral language in the development of active comprehension strategies. Prerequisite: Basic reading methods course or RLR500 or consent of instructor. 3 semester hours COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 320 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nl.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 443-5522

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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