EDSP615

This course is designed to deepen knowledge of the theory and practice of using strategies of
teaching reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening across the content areas (including
science and social studies) to diverse learners along with the appropriate methods and
materials for instruction. Major topics include the nature and needs of children with diverse
reading abilities, emergent literacy, intervention strategies, settings for instruction, word
recognition, writing, assessment (formal and informal), study skills, adaptations of methods and
materials, and organizational patterns. With a focus on developing the pedagogical content
knowledge for teaching science and social studies to elementary students, the course places an
emphasis on the integration of ELA strategies into content area lesson plans.