R E 4630 - Reading in the Content Areas (2)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course prepares content area teachers to utilize reading as an instructional process in their classrooms. In addition, reading is used to gain perspective on broader learning processes. Course topics include: (1) classroom assessment procedures, including textbook evaluation and selection, and classroom diagnostic techniques; (2) accommodating individual differences; (3) general lesson and unit planning strategies; (4) focused instructional strategies, which include specific teaching activities for reading and learning. (This course may be used to meet licensure requirements for secondary (9-12) and special subject (K-12) teachers who teach subjects such as English, social studies, math, science, biology, health and physical education, sociology, geography, business, music, art, and so on.)