2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDU62120A - Content Knowledge & Instructional Practice II: Literacy Pedagogy

(3 units)
Academic content in English Language Arts, which is critical to learner development and content acquisition across various subjects, is presented in this course. This research-based methodology course addresses Reading and Language Arts in cross-culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms.  This course will provide the foundation for effectively integrating literacy instruction across the curriculum. Candidates will examine the reading process from phonemic awareness to reading comprehension and learn how to effectively implement research-based strategies in the classroom and in lesson planning. Candidates will also learn about common types of reading problems for students and research-supported methods for overcoming those problems. Technology tools available to enhance, reinforce, and supplement instruction will be explored and candidates will have the opportunity to implement reading assessments and interpret the results within various content areas.
Prerequisites: EDU62350 or EDU62280, EDU62360 or EDU62460
Co-requisite: EDU62370 or EDU62470