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English Adolescence Education majors extend their study of theories and techniques of engaged pedagogy through reading, writing, and discussion. Progressive pedagogies, new literacies, differentiated learning, and anchor standards are among the topics considered.

Study of and written responses to a broad variety of texts written for, by, and about adolescents. Examination of the adolescent experience as it is depicted in this literature, with an emphasis on multicultural education, diversity, and the educational system. Students will discuss and prepare to teach adolescent literature to children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

In this course, students explore literacy development and instructional approaches that support listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for all students. Students will leave the course with a strong foundation in how to use technology to support student learning. They will also develop skills for evaluating and selecting technological tools for information acquisition, communication, and learning.