Teaching College-Level Disciplinary Literacy

This volume foregrounds the disciplinary literacy approach to college teaching and learning with in-depth discussions of theory and research, as well as extensive classroom illustrations. Built upon the current work of READ (Reading Effectively Across the Disciplines), a disciplinary literacy program at New York City College of Technology, it presents a broad collection of methodologies, strategies, and best practices with discipline-specific considerations. It offers an overview of the program informed by evidence-based research and practices in college disciplinary learning, describing how its unique model addresses the literacy needs of students in STEM and professional studies. Chapter authors, including administrators, literacy specialists, and content experts discuss program design, professional development, and assessments. They also outline strategies to foster disciplinary literacy pedagogy and college success in five content areas, including Accounting, Architecture, Biology, Electromechanical Engineering, and Mathematics.

First volume to address college-level disciplinary literacy in Professional Studies and STEM disciplines such as Accounting, Architecture, and Engineering Technology Features the works and perspectives of administrators, faculty, and literacy researchers and specialists that offer a comprehensive overview of the structure and components of a successful disciplinary literacy program Highlights the diverse literacy needs of students in acquiring content knowledge

Autorentext
Juanita C. But is Associate Professor of English and Reading Coordinator at New York City College of Technology, City University of New York, USA. She is also the principal developer of the Reading Effectively Across the Disciplines (READ) program.

Inhalt

1. READ: A Strategy-Based Approach to Developing Disciplinary Literacy.- 2. Professional Development: Disciplinary Literacy Instruction.- 3. Assessment: A Tool for Improving Disciplinary Learning.- 4. Literacy Strategies and Instructional Modalities in Introductory Accounting.- 5. Teaching a Broad Discipline: The Critical Role of Text Based Learning in an Architectural Education.- 6. Biology in Biology: Enhancing Science Education with Creative Writing.- 7. Engineering Technology: Engaging Disciplinary Thinking and Doing.- 8. Mathematical Literacy and Critical Thinking.