EDU 479 Literacy Methods II

This course introduces key issues in the development of strategic reading and writing of both narrative and informational texts. Students will become familiar with theoretically sound, research-based instructional strategies for the teaching of advanced and content-area reading and writing. Students will learn literacy assessments appropriate for fluent readers and how to use assessment plus an understanding of intermediate grade learners to plan and implement appropriate literacy instruction. Field work is required for this course: If taking this course alongside another methods course and practicum, plan to spend two full days in an appropriate classroom setting. If taking this course independent of another methods course and practicum, plan to spend about 30 hours in the field for this class. It can be taken independent of or alongside EDU 400. Students taking this course online can expect at least two synchronous sessions. This is an advanced standing course that may count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Pre-requisite(s): EDU 300, EDU 350, SPE 300. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours