CURR 237 (MS) Curriculum & Instruction: Language Arts & Writing

This course builds upon CURR 114 Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment through an in depth examination and application of the California Framework for English Language Arts (ELA)/English Language Development (ELD). The course provides interns with a research-based, comprehensive curriculum addressing the practical and theoretical aspects of teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening to all learners in a 21st Century classroom, including struggling readers, students with special needs, English learners, speakers of non-standard English, and advanced learners. Interns are provided instructional opportunities in the writing process including pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing final products. Interns are provided instruction on integrating a variety of writing products including opinion, informative text, explanatory texts, and narratives for broad audiences and purposes. Interns examine the components of speaking and listening in addition to the use of language to present knowledge and ideas for a variety of contexts.

Wednesdays, 5:00-8:00pm

October 10
October 17
October 24
November 7
November 14