Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook 
    
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EDRD610 Explorations in Adolescent/Young Adult Literature (1 cr.)


This course reviews the various genres of adolescent and young adult literature and approaches to building a quality literature program through consideration of the reading interests and life issues of adolescents and young adults, particularly for those who are struggling readers.  Contemporary issues and controversies in teaching adolescent literature are featured.  The course culminates in a coaching plan for incorporating quality literature across the curriculum applications.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

RLB. A reading leader must use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading instruction:

(6) advocate for, support and coach teacher use of high quality literature and a wide range of texts (including informational texts, content area texts, electronic texts and non-print materials).

RLD. A reading leader must create a literate environment that fosters reading by integrating foundational knowledge, instructional practices, approaches, and methods, curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of assessments, in order to:

(1) support and coach teachers as they select materials, print and electronic, that match students’ reading levels, interests, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.

(8) promote school-wide critical literacy by encouraging students to question what they are reading while analyzing texts from multiple viewpoints or perspectives.
 

 



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