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Literacy: Disciplinary Literacy

(6 Hr Module) - $13.50*

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Description

Examine the unique way each discipline requires students to think about the subject area. Explore the role of content area literacy, collaboration, and various disciplinary literacy strategies to increase student reading achievement in the disciplines. 

Learning Objectives

  • Identify how the role of content area literacy supports disciplinary literacy.
  • Identify the unique role of disciplinary literacy in student achievement.
  • Identify the important role of collaboration in achieving disciplinary literacy.
  • Recognize strategies for teaching disciplinary literacy in ELA, social studies, and arts classrooms.
  • Recognize strategies for teaching disciplinary literacy in math, science, and personal fitness classrooms.

Documentation Methods

Participants must document their learning by completing the following summative.

1 Multiple Choice Exam - Learner demonstrates knowledge of content by selecting the correct answer from the choices provided.

The summative must meet 80% of the established criteria.

Module Last Updated: 2026

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