Title: MATERIALS AND METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH IN THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL (HONORS)

PRQ: ENGL 404 or consent of department. CRQ: ILAS 401.

The Methods class contributes to the preparation of prospective teachers of middle and high school English.  The class reflects current theory, research, and practice related to the teaching of English.  Students will apply theory and research in practical, concrete ways.  English 480 advances two primary goals:  to assist candidates in continuing the transformation from student to professional English language arts teacher, and to develop the knowledge base that will serve as the foundation for successful application of pedagogical knowledge and skills. 

The course requires regular attendance, the completion of assigned readings, and preparation for active participation in class discussions and demonstrations.  The series of short papers require responses to the readings and case studies and the synthesis of thought about the instructional issues explored in class. Each class participant will prepare instructional plans for a conceptual unit that will support student teaching.

Smagorinsky, Teaching English by Design, Heinemann, 2007;  McCann, Johannessen, Kahn, & Flanagan, Talking in Class, NCTE, 2006;  Johannessen & McCann, In Case You Teach English, Prentice Hall, 2001; additional materials contained in the course pack.