LRC 521 Adv Literacy Improvmnt G 5-12

Design, implementation and evaluation of curriculum programs in literacy for students in grades 4 through 12. Some focus on collaborative leadership of teachers for content literacy improvement. Candidates apply best thinking, and thoughtfully selected materials and methods to teach advanced word analysis and fluency, support vocabulary expansion, comprehension, critical thinking and study skills. Emphasis is on providing for individual differences including students who are English language learners and those who experience challenges in literacy. For Literacy candidates, the course requires at least 30 hours of field experience supporting students and their teachers in 9-12 classrooms. For those in the Literacy B-12 master's program, the course is a pre- or co-requisite for LRC 554. For students in the Literacy B-6, 5-12 and B-12 certification-only programs, it is a pre-requisite for LRC 554. For students enrolled in the Professional Teacher Education program and  those in Adolescent Ed/Special Ed 7-12, this course integrates ELA with pedagogy. Literacy candidates must take LRC 546 before taking this course. Fall, Spring or Summer.

Credits

3