Various speech and language patterns, dialects, and other issues of language diversity are considered. This course provides a multidisciplinary support of reading development with an emphasis on content area reading at the middle and secondary school level. Attention is given to the reading and writing process, strategies for effective instruction, and grammar skills for effective communication. Various speech and language patterns, dialects, and other issues of language diversity are considered. Understanding and skill is developed in using a variety of computer hardware and software, and integrating instructional media techniques into adaptable, usable teaching strategies for the elementary, middle, and secondary school classroom.
Consideration is given to social, ethical, and human issues related to technology.
Principles of curriculum development, classroom management, differential instruction, and effective communication and collaboration in middle school education are covered. The emphasis is upon the purposeful instructional use of microcomputer technology integrated with media materials for an enriched classroom setting. Taken concurrently with a methods course. Focus is on contemporary measurement and evaluation techniques including the interpretation of standardized test scores and the development of authentic assessment activities and appropriate scoring procedures. Social, legal, and ethical implications of testing are included.