EDUC 325 - Literacy in the Secondary Content Areas I

Credits: (3)
Provides teacher candidates with an understanding of the essentials of literacy processes necessary for secondary students to become proficient readers in the content areas. Participants gain an understanding of the following five areas: purposes and types of literacy, methods of assessing literacy, strategies and skills in literacy, student-centered instruction and affective dimensions of literacy. Teacher candidates also gain an understanding of digital literacy skills and new media literacy. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 208 Learning Theory and Human Development (4) . Field experience lab is required. (Fall)