ENED 4414: Teaching of English Language Arts I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 3241, ENGL 3310, ENGL 3391, and admission to the English Education program and Yearlong Clinical Experience.
Corequisite: ENED 4650

This course addresses the practical application of English Language Arts curricula, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials, and assessment choices within specific teaching contexts. The course emphasizes justifying teaching decisions based on clear rationales anchored in practice, theory, and research; refining the facilitation of high levels of learning in all students through effective practices; and adjusting teaching moves based on evidence, such as classroom self-observation, student response and performance, and student products.