EDU 312: Thematic Curriculum Integration: ELA & the Content Area

This course is designed to emphasize the foundations of lesson planning by creating skill, inquiry, and concept lessons for a specific content area utilizing the appropriate content standards for planning instruction. Additionally, candidates will model techniques for integrating English Language Arts into content area instruction and thematic lesson development for cross-curricular instructional opportunities that serve special and diverse populations. Candidates will focus on developing culturally responsive classroom opportunities and content. Candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency of skills through assigned field assignments focused on effective planning for instruction and completion of small-group instructional field observation