English & Language Arts Education

  • WED EN 500: Lesson Design & Instruction Delivery in the Humanities
    Introduces students to different models of lesson planning and unit planning as well as research-based strategies for effective instructional delivery in the secondary humanities classroom. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Oral and/or Signed Communication.
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • WED EN 501: Teaching Classic and Contemporary Texts
    Students will examine the demands of texts in the secondary classroom and components of successful reading. The course will analyze research-based practices in reading instruction in the middle and secondary English Language Arts classes. Methods for assessing and differentiating according to various dimensions will be introduced. 4 cr.
  • WED EN 507: Student-Teaching Practicum: English, Grades 5-8
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: Stamped approval required. - Graduate Corequisites: (SEDEN506)Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequ isites. Should be taken concurrently with SED EN 506. - Full-time student-teaching in selected middle schools for a period of 12 weeks. Should be taken concurrently with SED EN 506. Minimum 300 hours required. Instructor permission required. 8 cr.
  • WED EN 508: Student-Teaching Practicum: English, 8-12
    Graduate Corequisites: (SEDEN506)Open only to matriculated graduate students who have completed prerequ isites. Should be taken concurrently with SED EN 506. - Full-time semester long student teaching in selected high schools. Should be taken concurrently with SED EN 506. Minimum 300 hours required. 8 cr.
  • WED EN 512: Methods of Teaching Writing in Secondary English Language Arts
    Introduces aspiring middle and secondary English/Language Arts teachers to research-based practices for effective writing instruction. Topics include writing workshop, mentor texts, genre study, strategy instruction, process- based instruction and revision. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Creativity/Innovation. 4 cr.
    • Creativity/Innovation
    • The Individual in Community
  • WED EN 520: Pre-Practicum in English Education
    This course supports students in their English education teaching pre- practicum. Students complete teaching observations, reflect on field experiences, evaluate teaching practice against professional teaching standards, and develop and implement micro-teaching lessons. 2 cr.
  • WED EN 538: Teaching in American Literature
    This course focuses on teaching American literature at the high school level. Goals include building a knowledge base in American literary history, modeling deep learning with selected texts, addressing theoretical questions in English Language Arts pedagogy, and learning practical classroom skills. 4 cr. 1st sem. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Teamwork/Collaboration.
    • The Individual in Community
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • WED EN 701: Teaching Classic and Contemporary Texts
    Graduate Prerequisites: Open only to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. - Students examine the demands of texts in the secondary classroom and components of successful reading. The course will analyze research-based practices in reading instruction in the middle and secondary English Language Arts classes. Methods for assessing and differentiating according to various dimensions will be introduced. 4 cr.
  • WED EN 711: Critical Literacy as a Lens: Exploring Theories, Processes, and Strategies
    Students will explore the topic of critical literacy and the theories that underpin it. Participants will examine issues raised by critical literacy in relation to their lived experiences, particularly as they pertain to educational issues within society.
  • WED EN 712: Methods of Teaching Writing in Secondary English Language Arts
    The course introduces graduate aspiring middle and secondary English/Language Arts teachers to research-based practices for effective writing instruction and contains opportunities for application in a field experience. Topics include writing workshops, mentor texts, genre study, strategy instruction, process-based instruction, and revision. Effective Spring 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU 4 cr.
    • Creativity/Innovation
    • The Individual in Community