ENGL 307 Teaching English in Secondary Schools

This course introduces students to theory and best practices of teaching English at the middle and high school level. The course will introduce students to current theory and effective strategies for teaching writing, reading comprehension and literature, grammar, oral communication, listening, and visual media. Students will discuss and develop English curriculum informed by Pennsylvania's Standards Aligned System, and the National Council of Teachers of English and International Reading Association standards, as well as engage in their own research to improve teaching.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the Teacher Education Program and (pre or concurrent enrollment in EDUC 331 or EDME 503)

Offered

Fall semester, even years

Restrictions

Junior or senior status; English with Teaching Certification majors