MUED 516 - Reading in the Content Area

Next Offered: Summer 2016
Semester Offered: Summer
Full Credit
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: CNDP

The purpose of this course is to address methods of reading instruction, reading strategies, use of materials, and utilization of assessment/evaluation procedures to support students as they develop skills needed to access music content area material. Topics include: the necessity of developing reading skills; importance of prior knowledge, interest, engagement, and developmental match in teaching and learning informational text; factors to determine textbook difficulty; and exposing students to a variety of texts such as textbooks, trade books, and electronic texts.
Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: Con Staff
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes