Dr. Diane L. Lowe, Professor, Education Department

Graduate Courses

14.902  Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Addresses the fundamental procedures related to integrating the English language arts across the curriculum.  Instructional strategies will combine reading process and writing process theory in all content areas.  Current research and strategies for working with content area teachers will be integrated throughout the course.   

Prerequisites: 14.900 Research and Practice in Reading and 14.901 Integrating the Language Arts.

14.926  Teaching the Writing Process

Teaching the Writing Process addresses the fundamental principles of teaching the writing process.  Using a writing workshop model, topics covered will include journal writing, the writer's notebook, the reading-writing connection, the mini-lesson, writing in the content areas, literature and writing, and assessment of writing.  Students will create a writer's portfolio.   

The prerequisite is an introductory course in the teaching of reading or language arts.

14.952  Practicum in Literacy and Language with Seminar

Designed for students seeking the Initial Specialist Teacher: Reading License.  This course is a field-based 150-hour practicum experience demonstrating mastery of the subject matter knowledge relative to the Specialist Teacher in Reading.  Seminar topics include current literacy instruction, theory and practice.  The candidate must also meet the Professional Standards for Teachers as described in the Massachusetts Department of Education Regulations for Educator Licensure.  Students secure their own placement site, which must be approved by the College. 

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all required courses in the Master of Education with a concentration in Literacy and Language; a passing score on the Specialist Teacher: Reading (08) MTEL; permission of advisor to Literacy and Language program and Associate Dean, three months prior to the Practicum.