The goal of this course is to present information on various aspects of content area literacy instruction. The course objectives are stated in correspondence to Kentucky Experienced Teacher Standards for Preparation and Certification. The course objectives and suggested instructional methods and activities to meet these objectives are listed with suggested assessment strategies. However, additional methods/activities and assessment strategies that meet these course objectives may be employed.

Experienced Teacher Standards:

Standard 1:  The extent to which the teacher:  writes and speaks effectively; contributes to the profession knowledge and expertise about teaching and learning; practices effective listening, conflict resolution, and group-facilitation skills as a team member.
Standard 2:   The extent to which the teacher:  communicates a breadth of content knowledge across the discipline(s) to be taught; communicates a current knowledge of discipline(s) taught; demonstrates a general knowledge that allows for integration of ideas and information across the disciplines; demonstrates an overall knowledge of one’s discipline(s) that allows the teacher to teach to the students’ ability levels and learning styles; connects content knowledge to real-world applications; plans lessons and develops instructional material that reflect knowledge of current constructs and principles of the discipline(s) being taught; analyzes sources of factual information for accuracy; presents content in a manner that reflects sensitivity to a multicultural and global perspective; collaborates with teachers in other disciplines to analyze and structure cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction.
Standard 3:  The extent to which the teacher:  focuses instruction on one or more of the Kentucky's learning goals and academic expectations; develops instruction that requires students to apply knowledge, skills, and thinking processes; integrates skills, thinking processes, and content across disciplines; creates and utilizes learning experiences that challenge, motivate and actively involve the learner; creates and uses learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate for learners; develops and incorporates strategies that address physical, social, and cultural and that show sensitivity to differences; includes creative and appropriate use of technologies (e.g., audiovisual equipment, computers, lab equipment, etc.) to improve student learning; develops and incorporates learning experiences that encourage students to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful, and creative; uses knowledge acquired from past teaching experiences to anticipate instructional challenges.
Standard 4:  The extent to which the teacher:  communicates and challenges students in a supportive manner and provides students with constructive feedback; shows flexibility and creativity in the development of classroom processes and instructional procedures; locates and organizes materials and equipment to create an enriched multimedia environment; encourages and supports individual and group inquiry.
Standard 5:  The extent to which the teacher: communicates specific goals and high expectations for learning;  connects learning with student’s prior knowledge, experiences and backgrounds, and aspirations for future roles; models/demonstrates the skills, concepts, attributes, and/or thinking processes to be learned; uses and develops multiple teaching/learning strategies that are appropriate to student developmental levels and actively engages students in individual and cooperative learning experiences; provides opportunities for students to increase their knowledge of cultural similarities and differences; stimulates students to reflect on their own ideas and those of others.; uses appropriate questioning strategies to help students solve problems and think critically; manages student examination of social issues relative to course content, possible responses, and associated consequences; presents differing viewpoints when integrating knowledge and experiences across disciplines; provides opportunities for students to use and practice what is learned; identifies student misconceptions; provides guidance; and offers students continuous feedback on progress toward expectations.
Standard 6:  The extent to which the teacher: selects and uses appropriate assessments; assesses student performance using the established criteria and scoring guides consistent with Kentucky’s assessment program; provides opportunities for students to assess and improve their performance based on prior assessment results.
Standard 7:  The extent to which the teacher:  assesses programs and curricula; proposes appropriate recommendations and needed adjustments. 
Standard 10:  The extent to which the teacher:  uses the computer to do word processing, create databases and spreadsheets, access electronic mail and the Internet, make presentations, and use other emerging technologies to enhance professional productivity and support instruction; facilitates the lifelong learning of self and others through the use of technology; explores, uses, and evaluates technology resources: software, applications, and related documentation.