EDUC 314 Literacy and Language for Culturally Diverse Secondary Schools

Principles and techniques for creating teacher-student-text interactions vocabulary development comprehension and study skills in all school subjects for all students (including English language learners) at the middle school junior high and senior high levels. Topics include diagnostic procedures activating background schemata English language development different instructional models and constructivist-based instructional materials skills development standards-based and high-stakes assessment reading for English language learners/speakers and procedures for improving students' reading habits and interests.