Course Description:
The primary goals of the Common Core English Language Arts Education courses are to introduce educators to the English Language Arts (ELA) Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and to assist educators in becoming more effective classroom teachers by using materials, pedagogical techniques and appropriate tools to teach the ELA CCSS.
These courses will focus on the implementation of higher-order/critical thinking skills for students in elementary, middle school and high school ELA classrooms. The courses will also enhance content knowledge in ways that conform to the NCTE/IRA standards. Educators will examine strategies and skills to creatively engage ELA students and master teaching techniques appropriate for the implementation of the ELA CCSS.