EDU 410 - Writing Methods

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An introductory methods course focused on evidence-based practices for writing instruction in early childhood and elementary classrooms. The course emphasizes the critical thinking, text structure, writing craft, and syntax needed to compose both informational and opinion texts. Attention is given to core instructional practices to support diverse learners, such as creating an engaged community of writers, using authentic culturally relevant writing assignments, explicitly teaching writing strategies and skills, providing actionable feedback, and facilitating discussions of mentor texts.
Corequisite(s): EDU 440 and EDU 442; or EDU 450 and EDU 452