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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EEL 554 - An Exploration of the Reader’s Workshop in PreK-12 Classrooms


This one semester course is designed for educators who teach students in elementary, middle and high school contexts within Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy (MPCL) schools.  During the comprehending of texts the reading process will be explored with links to the reciprocal processes of writing, speaking, listening and viewing.  Within a cognitive apprenticeship approach, participants will become familiar with the Reader’s workshop framework that includes explicit instruction, observation of student learning, formative assessment of student competencies, workshop structures, classroom management, and instructional resources.

Prerequisites & Notes
Employment in a MPCL school and either EEL 543/544, EEL 535/536, EEL 537/538 or EEL 539/540.

Credits: 3