EDUC 641 - Literacy Programs in the Classroom

Credits: 3

A study of ways teachers can sustain a balanced literacy program in their classrooms for all students. Topics for course will be flexible depending on teachers’ needs and interests; however, in general, the topics covered will include current innovations in the fields of reading (i.e., 4-block instruction, incorporating standards, comprehension strategies, using literature circles), writing (i.e., writing process, writing assessment through writing traits and rubrics, choosing writing prompts), listening, and speaking. Emphasizes instructional practices and activities for use in the classroom.

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