EDU 751 - Foundations for Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools

This course is designed to enhance middle level and secondary education teachers’ ability to develop adolescent literacy skills in the classroom. This course will emphasize the theoretical foundations of reading and writing. The course will also develop teachers’ understanding of reading and writing instruction and their ability to appropriately assess students’ reading and writing skills. Teachers will also learn to create literacy instruction based upon assessment results. Upon completion of this course, teachers will understand the principles of evidence-based reading and writing processes and the methods for promoting students’ literacy development.

Credits: 3