Description
This course examines research and practice in the areas of literacy, cognition and learning, the writing-thinking connection, and the use of technology in literacy learning for students in the middle through secondary level. Through this course students will apply PA Common Core standards to instruction and authentic assessment techniques in reading and writing in the English/Language Arts and content areas for middle level through secondary grades. Students will explore methods for integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening processes into the teaching of subject matter across the curriculum. Students will practice instruction of discrete skills in usage and mechanics as part of the Six Traits of effective writing.
Prerequisite: ENG 123