ED 6083 - Methods and Materials of Teaching English Language Arts

Credits: 3

Description In this course teacher candidates will investigate the current trends in teaching English Language Arts to both middle and high school students. Methodologies and strategies for creating student-centered classrooms and teaching curriculum including various literary genres, the writing process, and grammar to diverse learners will be modeled and explored. Topics such as designing lesson and unit plans, creating and using appropriate and varied assessment tools, integrating standardized test preparation, and implementing classroom management techniques will also be examined. As part of this course, teacher candidates will be required to participate in a field experience in the secondary schools. Fieldwork under supervision.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites for all courses: ED 6000, ED 6001.