Course Description
The goal of this course is to provide the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to be a successful teacher of writing at the elementary/middle level. This course was designed using the International Reading Associations (IRA) Standards for Reading Professionals as well as based in scientifically supported writing instruction and the increased demands of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). An integral part of this course is a targeted field study component. By combining course work with classroom observations, students will obtain practical applications that will deepen their knowledge of writing pedagogy for this age level. |
