This course provides an in-depth study of theories and teaching methods for integrating literacy (including digital literacy) instruction into content area classrooms at the K-12 levels. Instructional strategies, procedures, and assessments designed to increase vocabulary learning and comprehension of expository texts are emphasized.

This course provides an in-depth study of theories and teaching methods for integrating literacy (including digital literacy) instruction into content area classrooms at the K-12 levels. Instructional strategies, procedures, and assessments designed to increase vocabulary learning and comprehension of expository texts are emphasized.

The course is designed to examine the causes of and solutions to disruptive and noncompliant behavior and classroom management problems that are within the control of the classroom teacher. The course content is designed around two approaches: 1) identifying prevalent problems and exploring specific solutions to them; 2) presenting selected strategies and applying them to a variety of problems. In both cases, alterna- tives are considered in the light of relevant theory, law, research and experience.

The purpose of this course is to prepare educators to effectively teach culturally and linguistically diverse students in mainstream classrooms.

Viewed through a lens of lifelong literacy, this course focuses on developing strong partnerships between families, communities, and schools. Course topics will include: (a) family diversity & multiple literacies, (b) learning about, from, and with families & communities, (c) building upon family/community knowledge and resources in instruction, and (d) designing effective partnerships and family- engagement programs. Course assignments will provide hands-on opportunities to engage with these topics in real-world settings.

Viewed through a lens of lifelong literacy, this course focuses on developing strong partnerships between families, communities, and schools. Course topics will include: (a) family diversity & multiple literacies, (b) learning about, from, and with families & communities, (c) building upon family/community knowledge and resources in instruction, and (d) designing effective partnerships and family- engagement programs. Course assignments will provide hands-on opportunities to engage with these topics in real-world settings.

Problems in the field of the school curriculum and in the preparation of instructional materials. Students enrolling in this course are required to leave on file with the College of Education a complete report of each problem studied. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credits.

Problems in the field of the school curriculum and in the preparation of instructional materials. Students enrolling in this course are required to leave on file with the College of Education a complete report of each problem studied. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credits.