ED 2210 - Literacy in the Content Area Classroom

This course addresses the theories and methods of literacy instruction in content area classrooms. Students will examine, develop and apply best practices in the skills of reading and writing in their content areas. The course prepares students to understand the demands of academic literacy in the secondary classroom. Reading assessments and literacy strategies are designed to increase adolescent vocabulary acquisition/learning and comprehension of content text.

Prerequisite(s): ED 1010, ED 2030 and ED 2142.

3 hours Lecture, Discussion and minimum 10 hours Field Experience/Observation
3 credits