ED 350 : CONTENT AREA LEARNING

This course explores how teachers can assist middle and secondary students with and without disabilities in the process of reading to learn. Students will learn how to increase content learning through reading and writing activities. The course encourages students to apply their understanding of how basic reading skills influence middle and high school students' ability to comprehend content area curriculum. Students will explore ways to assess, as well as build vocabulary and comprehension of content areas with a variety of texts including fiction and nonfiction. This class emphasizes haw teachers can use engaging, student-driven strategies in practical ways to facilitate learning and ultimately faster independent readers/learners. Additionally, students will explore, try, and consider ways to integrate technology to enhance content learning.