College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of English
Selection of literature, use of media, curriculum and classroom organization, standards-based education, assessment and evaluation in a secondary school program. In addition, students will address the introduction of critical theories of literature in the secondary classroom.
A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline.
Content covers the writing process, composition theory, language and writing development in grades 7-12, with an emphasis on the teaching of writing.
This course examines current and emerging issues and trends that affect secondary education with an emphasis on pedagogy, assessment, and inclusion of diverse learners in American schools.
This course will help individuals effectively select and implement research-based literacy interventions as they relate to students' strengths and needs at individual student, classroom, and school-wide levels.
This course provides an overview of educational research with an emphasis on literacy in secondary settings and guides teachers to develop systematic inquiries into effective teaching and learning. Participants will learn about methods for conducting teacher action research through analysis and application of research based in secondary settings.