LIT5173 - Extending Connections Beyond ELA

Credits: 3

This course examines issues related to integrating curriculum to enhance fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension in a variety of text structures and literacies across the content areas for elementary grade levels. Utilizing core concepts, ELA skills will be used to build connections between disciplines and extending into real-world applications. A range of instructional strategies for assessment, intervention, and enrichment will be evaluated to support diverse learners. Key dimensions for the development of differentiated instruction will promote blending of resources from the school environment, community and abroad, including the use of technology.