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RDG/558
Secondary Content Area Literacy

Course level: EDU Graduate

RDG/558
Continuing Education for Teachers
Secondary Content Area Literacy

Online

Format

6 weeks

Course length

$540

Cost per credit

3 credits

Total credits

6 weeks

Course length

$195

Resources and fees

$1,815

Estimated course cost

Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.

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This course focuses on the key principles of a comprehensive approach to teaching content-based literacy strategies in a single-subject classroom. Emphasis is placed on the development of students’ literacy skills through content-specific academic language; designing and differentiating curriculum and instruction; incorporating new literacies and assessment; and showcasing literacy through speech, writing, listening, and reading. In addition, students are required to complete a clinical experience based on observations in a single-subject classroom.

This course is only available for enrollment to residents of California.

Prerequisites

This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.

Required materials

Additional course materials not included in the resource fee, are required or recommended for this course. Please review  course material information.

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Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Teaching Strategies

Design a content-specific lesson plan that integrates literacy strategies to support student learning

Literacy Instruction

Apply knowledge of students from a clinical experience to design activities that meet the needs of diverse learners

Literacy Development

Develop students’ literacy skills through academic language by integrating reading, writing, and/or speaking and listening into content-specific tasks

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