EDRD 7718:Content Area Reading and Writing

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EDRD 7717   and evidence of criminal background check.
An advanced study of reading instruction in content area classrooms that prepares teachers as reading interventionists. This course explores technical reading and writing, reading strategies, use of supplemental texts, and flexible grouping. Candidates create an individualized intervention plan based upon the results of diagnostice testing. A 30 (clock) hour supervised clinical experience is required that will be conducted on campus in the Center for Literacy and Learning. This clinical constitutes part of the residency requirement.

 

Note A field experience is required; therefore, all candidates must provide documentation of passing a criminal background check.