ENGL 0550 - Methods of Teaching English 5-12

Credits: 3

This graduate course prepares students for a career as a teacher of English 5-12. This course features theories and practice focused on: teaching strategies in speaking, reading, writing and listening; lesson and unit design; incorporating students' diverse backgrounds into the cirruculum design and implementation; differentiating to support and to challenge students' assessment techniques; presentation of lessons; collaborating with peers and colleagues; reflection on practice. This graduate course is cross-listed with ENGL 0350 and is differentiated by assignments, learning outcomes and expectations for the advanced level as indicated in the more-detailed asessment guidelines that are distributed for each assignment. Thirty-hours of field experience in an approved middle or high school are required for this course.

Prerequisites: Thirty-hours of field experience in an approved middle or high school are required for this course. 24 Credits in the literature concentration and permission of the instructor EDUC 0554  or its equivalent or permission of the coordinator

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