Apr 16, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

EDU 3420 - Teaching Reading/Hum For Adolescent


3 hours
This course is designed to assist teacher candidates in understanding the complexities of literacy in the content areas and to equip them with theory and research that will help them make meaningful decisions regarding the nature of literacy events in their middle or secondary classrooms. This course also teaches how to teach students to read for understanding at the middle grades level. Candidates will develop an understanding of methods for teaching students how to critique arguments and interpret and analyze historical documents. Candidates will also explore the value of engaging students in reflective writing and plan lessons for reading and writing in the Middle Grades context. Interdisciplinary planning and implementation required. Field experience required.

Prerequisite: EDU 2000  , EDU 2110  , Admission to Teacher Preparation Program, passed applicable Transition Point requirements, GPA 2.50, acceptable background check, liability insurance.
Level UG