Teaching Disciplinary Literacy

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Note: This course is not available for the current semester.

Course No: EDUC.6100; Last Offered: Summer 2025;

Course Description

The course explores research-based practices for fostering disciplinary literacy across a diversity of academic fields. Designed for K-12 educators, the course addresses the unique challenges and opportunities integral to delivering effective literacy instruction to students with varied learning profiles. Participants will critically examine theoretical frameworks that underpin disciplinary literacy and engage with evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance disciplinary thinking, reading, and writing across multiple formats--including digital and media literacy. Additionally, the course emphasizes the development of collaborative, interdisciplinary learning communities, focusing on contextual literacy study skills, student motivation, and collaborative curriculum design that reflects the complexities of disciplinary practices.

Prerequisites & Notes

  • Prerequisites: CSCE Graduate Restrictions
  • Special Notes:
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3

Questions About This Course?

Contact the Advising Center at 978-934-2474 or Continuing_Education@uml.edu

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