EDUC 5273 R2S Content Area Reading and Writing for Middle/Secondary w/Practicum 3 credits

This course is a R2S course designed so 6-12 teachers can acquire strategies to improve student reading comprehension and writing skills. Class members will participate in activities and strategies to help students be better able to read and understand information content area material and ideas and writing. This course will emphasize the following SC Literacy Competencies for Middle and Secondary: Standard 1: Foundational Knowledge; Standard 2 Curriculum and Instruction; Standard 3: Assessment and Evaluation; Standard 4-Diversity; Assessment 5-Literate Environment; Standard 6-Professional Learning and Leadership. Includes a 12 hour practicum.