EDU 308 - Texts and Teaching

The goal of this course is to prepare prospective teachers to support their middle and high school students in doing the reading and writing that they will need to do in order to be successful in their subject matter work. Prospective teachers in this course will also consider what it means to use and include a wide variety of interesting texts in their classrooms. A few of the central questions of the course are: How do I make sure that all my students have access to the literacy skills they need in order to be successful in my content area? What kinds of texts should I use to engage my students and help them understand the subject matter? What does literacy look like in different disciplines? Course Typically Offered: Every semester.

Prerequisite(s): Candidacy in Education or permission of the instructor.

Credits: 2