EDC U 467: Teaching & Learning in the Discipline English

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of teaching English in middle and secondary classrooms, in particular in ways that take into account the needs and expectations of diverse learners in a multicultural society. The course focuses on participants' on-going inquiry and reflection of field experiences. Participants will connect observed teaching practices, experiences of learners within the major components of the English curriculum, and the relationship and impact of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and high stakes testing preparation on the best practices.