RED3360 — Teaching Reading in Middle/Secondary Schools
This course is designed to develop middle and secondary teacher candidates understanding of literacy, teaching and learning content subjects. The major emphasis of this course is placed on current theories, the basic components of the reading and writing processes. Through the course content and activities, teachers will become more effective in their abilities to increase student performance in content subject areas by understanding and utilizing research-based strategies and materials, as well as to gain an understanding of the variety and purpose of literacy assessments. Upon successful completion of this course, the teacher will have gained a greater understanding of the issues and theories related to the literacy development of all students including students of diverse cultural, socio-economic and linguistic backgrounds. Stu - dents will also complete 10 hours observation in a middle or secondary school. Includes 10 hours observation in a middle or secondary school.