EDTR 253 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part II

3 Credits.

Designed for secondary teachers in all content areas and expands on Teaching Reading in the Content Area, Part I. The focus of this course is on reading strategies used in content-area instruction. The emphasis is on student acquisition of content-area reading. Participants implement and evaluate a coherent literacy plan. Participants also implement reading and writing strategies which promote student mastery of subject content. Note: This course is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for individuals seeking certification or recertification in a secondary content area. Courses offered every fall and spring semester.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 51 or ESOL 42 and RDNG 51 or ESOL 44