EDUC520

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Provides a theoretical understanding of how to use content-area instruction to support literacy development. Teacher candidates may become familiar with New Jersey Student Learning Standards to understand the importance of incorporating instruction in reading, speaking, listening and writing that is specific to various content areas and will recognize the developmental spiral of curriculum across K-6 grade levels. Candidates learn to incorporate reading comprehension strategies and writing activities into content-area instruction to strengthen critical thinking, reading fluency in reading of non-fiction texts, and retention of key concepts for all learners. Assignments provide teacher candidates with an understanding of literacy challenges, practical ways to use literature to enhance student learning, methods for assessing suitability of texts and other materials, and an overview of how to differentiate instruction.

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