EDSC 518 - Reading and Writing in the Content Area

(3 credits) (Prereq: Admission to MAT Degree Program and EDSC 508) A literacy methods course designed for candidates to learn general literacy instructional techniques and assessment strategies. Candidates will use these techniques and strategies to design a content-area instructional unit complete with an accompanying text set and assessments. Attention is given to addressing reading difficulties and enhancing reading skills necessary for effective teaching of content area materials. F