Description
This course provides knowledge of integrating literacy instruction into the content areas for all learners that effectively uses a variety of research-based strategies and practices. It focuses on knowledge of the morphology, etymology, and text structure of words and the dimensions of content area vocabulary and comprehension, including literal, interpretive, critical, and evaluative. Practitioners build on the connections between speaking, reading, and writing to effectively teach writing as communication. Fulfills the state of Iowa’s requirement for reading in the content areas and written communication instruction for the K-8 reading endorsement. Prerequisite: EDU 100 and admission to Teacher Education or approval of Head of the Education Department.