EDSE 457 - Reading and Writing in the Secondary School

(3 units)

Prerequisite: EDSS 300A-S); and admission in the Single Subject Credential Program; or consent of the University Coordinator of the Single Subject Credential Program.
Required course in the Single Subject Credential Program. Emphasis on reading and writing assessment and instruction; textbook selection; vocabulary development; comprehension strategies; content area reading and study skills; writing instruction; English Language Development; the reading needs of less prepared, English language, and accelerated learners; and issues of diversity and equity.

Letter grade only (A-F). Minimum fifteen hours of field work required. Course fee may be required. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.