RLW - Reading and Language, Writing

This course addresses relationships among research, theory, and practice in the teaching of writing, as pertaining to developmental and composing processes, the role of the community, writing strategies and skills, writing to learn in the content areas, reading-writing connections and the role of writing in the development of reading, genres and modes of discourse, uses of technology, conventions of standard written English, assessment, and diverse learners. Prerequisite(s): Preservice basic course in teaching writing, RLL480B, or consent of instructor. 2 semester hours

Provides an opportunity to develop competence and confidence in one's own composition by writing, critiquing, and revising in the context of in--class interaction; and by receiving relevant feedback on one's own writing, and to reflect on the implications of this experience for the teaching of writing. Designed for elementary, middle, and high school teachers. 2 semester hours

Strategies for using writing as a tool of teaching and learning in all subject areas across the curriculum. Among the methods stressed are: designing and using a variety of short classroom writing-to-learn activities; improving the design of more formal, extended reports, essays, and papers in content areas; and using alternative approaches to the evaluation and grading of student writing in subject fields. Prerequisite: RLW541. 2 semester hours

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1-4 semester hours

1-4 semester hours

1-4 semester hours

1-4 semester hours

1-4 semester hours

1-4 semester hours