Marymount University

Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

ED 337 Literacy in the Content Areas

Helps students develop the background knowledge and instructional strategies needed to become effective teachers of literacy within their chosen content areas. Topics will include an overview of theoretical models of the reading process as well as practical strategies for developing reading comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, writing and study skills. The Virginia Standards of Learning are used as the framework for this course. Field experience: 20 hours. Prerequisites: ED 250, ED 327, and admission to the teacher education program. (3)

Catalog Contents

Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

General Information

Admission

Financial Information

Academic Support Services

Academic Information and Policies

University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core

Academic Opportunities

Undergraduate Programs

Course Descriptions

University Leadership

Notices to Students

Index