EDUC470

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Content Area Literacy Instruction

School of Education

Course Subject Code

EDUC

Course Number

470

Course Description

Using the guidelines sent forth by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and the California and Common Core State Standards as the basis of this course, students will examine the theory and practice of reading instruction as applied to the content areas of middle and secondary schools with an emphasis on the development of reading techniques ranging from assessment of individual skills, selection of appropriate materials, and strategies for instruction in subject areas for diverse classrooms. Prerequisites: Admission to the undergraduate teacher education program; (EDSP 401 or EDUC 401) and (EDSP 402 or EDUC 402 [concurrent enrollment allowed]) and (EDSP 451 or EDUC 451).