EDL 645 Language Arts Methods (5-12)

This course will focus on the reading, writing, speaking and listening connection in the teaching of language arts to middle and high school students. Content follows the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Aligned System with emphasis on research-based approaches to instruction in grades 5 through 12 while making connections between and across the curriculum, students’ lives, literature, and literacy. Emphasis will be placed on comprehension of print and digital texts, vocabulary development, and content area literacy. The course is also designed to teach candidates how to meet the individual needs of students through the use of formal and informal assessment measures specific to middle and high school literacy. This course is required for reading specialist certification.