EDLC 656 Literacy Across the Curriculum

As students are learning to read, they must also develop skills that help them read what they are learning. Therefore, the teacher needs to structure his/her content classroom so that instructional reading skills are strengthened simultaneously with content area skills.

Textbook Readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, there will be four Discussions throughout the course. The purpose of Discussions is to generate interaction in the course in regard to relevant and current course topics. The candidate is required to submit in response to the topic an original thread between 400-500 words and supported by the use of scripture and academic references. Any journal articles, quotes, text references, and Bible passages used to support the candidate’s assertions must be cited using current APA format. The candidate must submit two replies of 150 – 250 words each that add to the discussion generated. Each reply should be supported by personal experience, scripture, and/or academic references. (CLO: B, D, E, F, G) 

Learning Window Unit Plan Assignment

The teacher candidate will use the Learning Window model to create a unit lesson overview focusing on the application of reading, vocabulary, and writing strategies to standards in a given content, grade, and topic area. (CLO: A, B, C, D) 

Using Literacy Strategies Assignments (3)

The teacher candidate will learn more about literacy strategies by applying an assigned strategy to a relevant reading for the week. After completing the strategy, the candidate will be asked to write a short reflection on the activity and how it is pertinent to the content classroom.

Literacy Strategies Portfolio Assignments (2)

The teacher candidate will use the readings and material included in the course to select and apply one of the provided literacy strategies with a chosen content area reading for each mini lesson. The candidate will demonstrate understanding of application of literacy strategies within his/her chosen content area through appropriate lesson planning using the listed strategy exemplars. Throughout this course, the candidate will complete this assignment two times, focusing on a different literacy strategy with each submission. The literacy strategies are as follows in the chart provided in Canvas. (CLO: A, B, D, F, G) 

Article Critique Assignments (2)

The candidate will select and critique two peer-reviewed articles. The articles should be dated within the last 5 years and should be a scholarly article reflecting research-based knowledge. Each critique should include at least one well-developed paragraph summarizing the article, two paragraphs applying the content to instructional strategies to be used in classroom instruction, and a 1-2 paragraph overall assessment of the article. Each article critique will demonstrate professional writing in current APA formatting. (CLO: E)  

Paired Text Unit Plan Assignment

For this assignment, the teacher candidate will select a fiction or nonfiction text from the appropriate grade-level band from the appropriate list. The candidate will then self-select an appropriate corresponding text. The candidate should provide a readability analysis, focusing on both quantitative and qualitative factors, as well as a standards-based description connecting the selection to state standards appropriate for the content area and grade level and the mentor text.  (CLO: B, C, D, G) 

Disciplinary Literacy Digital Assignment

Teacher candidates will develop a digital presentation outliing the key concepts surrounding the use of close reading and other disciplinary literacy strategies to support student understanding in the content area classroom. Students will be required to record and upload a video recording of their presentation.

Pre-edTPA Practice Task 2 Assignment

The candidate will complete the Pre-edTPA Practice Task 2 Assignment for the candidate’s particular licensure area. The candidate will review a video submission based on the candidate’s level and content area and then complete and upload the required template. (CLO: D) 

Quiz: Paired Text Unit Plan Book Selection Survey

After reading the instructions for the Paired Text Unit Plan Assignment, the candidate will complete the required survey indicating his/her selected text. (CLO: B, C, D, G)

Quiz: Literacy in the Disciplines Test

This quiz will cover the material from the text. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 multiple-choice questions and have a 2 hours and 30 minutes time limit.