How Do I Teach Reading and Writing in My Discipline?

(3 Credits)

Teaching for understanding in each content area requires building students’ abilities to read & write in their discipline. Topics include differences in texts & purposes for reading & writing across disciplines; integrating literacy into lesson planning; specific methods to support literacy; developing academic language; & approaches for teaching students with diverse literacy skills & experiences. In cross-disciplinary & discipline-specific teams, students will gain skills in planning, implementing, and improving their reading & writing instruction.