EDU 395W - Introductory Theory and Methods of Reading Across Disciplines

Credits: 1

Introduces theory and practice of reading across disciplines including theories of reading development and strategies improving reading. Student may earn credit in only one of the following: ED 395, ED 395R, EDU 395W or EDU 395RW .

Prerequisite(s): Open to all full-time and part-time faculty or by permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Articulate theories of reading development and design applications for fostering and assessing reading in a specific discipline or class.
1. Demonstrate an understanding of theories of reading development, including motivation and metacognition for the adult learner
2. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse instructional approaches, ranging from direct teaching and practice of study skills through holistic approaches to reading
3. Demonstrate an understanding of factors affecting text selection and assignment design
4. Present to peers in the class a set of strategies for the integration ofreading into current teaching.
Participate in “writing to learn” activities.
1. Perform writing tasks to promote learning.
2. Write effectively for a specific audience and purpose.
3. Demonstrate the learning of concepts through writing.