ED 7083 - Methods and Materials of Teaching English Language Arts

Credits: 3

Description In this course teacher practitioners will investigate and reflect upon the current trends in teaching English Language Arts to both middle and high school students. There will be a strong focus on individual research interests through an annotated bibliography. Teacher practitioners will begin to investigate and analyze current research trends in the field of English education, in addition to participating in their own action research project. Reflection practices will be developed through a videotaped lesson and self evaluations. 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 in depth. Topics such as the enhancement of the design of lesson and unit plans, the exploration of varied assessment tools, the integration of standardized test preparation, and the use of Young Adult literature will also be examined. Fieldwork may be required for some candidates, as determined by the Program Coordinator.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites for all courses: ED 7001.