EDUC 403 - Reading and Writing Across Content Areas

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course examines all areas of literacy development for middle level and content area education. Students examine expository reading development in content areas of mathematics, science, social studies, music, and English, as well as the use of supplemental texts. Students analyze the reading and writing process and effective teaching practices that aid students' comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, studying, and writing. A variety of current research literature is reviewed and evaluated. This is a course for Reading Specialists, middle level and secondary education majors that meets state standards for certification in a content area. Students analyze and implement content area literacy assessments and strategies that may be employed before, during, and after reading.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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