Mar 10, 2026  
Whittier College 2024-2025 
    
Whittier College 2024-2025 ARCHIVED CATALOG

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EDUC 403 - Teaching Content Area Literacy


The course consists of research and methodology for preparing secondary teachers to teach content-based reading and writing skills to all students. Topics include: reading comprehension skills, elementary literacy, vocabulary, strategies for promoting oral and written language, phonological/structure of the English language, and writing across the curriculum. Individuals taking this course must earn at least a B- in order for the course to count towards preliminary credential. Fieldwork required. 

Pre-req: EDUC 300  or EDUC 401  
3 credits



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