course component
Writing in Content Areas: Understanding Content
(Any subject area)
Mike Barney
Subject Area: Any subject area
Course Title: Writing in Content Areas: Understanding Content
Course Requirements: Video Program and Assessment
Course Description: In this course, participants will understand the critical role that writing plays in comprehending content material. The training will address research-based text comprehension through understanding text structures, using note-taking strategies, and summarizing content. These strategies are designed to meet the needs of students grades six through 12. In addition, there will be heavy emphasis on creating fluent writers by focusing on paragraph writing in different content areas.
Course Objectives:
Participants will gain knowledge about:
1. Research on comprehending and writing
2. Writing in a content area
3. Fluent writing strategies
Course Assessment:
A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the online assessment after viewing the video program.
Alignment with Research:
Mid-continent Regional Educational Laboratory Standards
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Professional Development Points: 2
Additional points may be earned through completion of follow-up activities.
Additional Helps: Follow-up activities and resources
It is recommended that participants in the video course complete follow-up activities to deepen their knowledge and skills. When these activities are completed in accordance with local staff development guidelines, participants may be able to earn additional professional development credit. Contact your local staff development office for determining how you might receive credit for completing the video program and additional credit for completing follow-up activities.
Follow-up Activity 1: Engage colleagues
Follow-up Activity 2: Plan a lesson
Follow-up Activity 3: Explore and share resources
