(3 Day Event) Oct 06, 2014 - Nov 17, 2014
Gain the knowledge and acquire the materials required to teach the newly released ERWC modules for seventh and eighth grades.
During this three-day course, teachers will:
- Understand the ways in which ERWC methodology and materials are aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
- Learn how to integrate the eight middle school modules as part of their own course curriculum.
- Learn to engage students in building the crucial literacy skills they need to succeed in college and careers.
- Acquire knowledge of what it means to read and write rhetorically and the ways in which this approach promotes career and college readiness at the middle school level.
The three-day series includes:
- Access to ERWC materials for grades 7-8.
- Theoretical understanding of ERWC.
- Module outlines for teachers and students.
- Strategies for using course materials.
Attending all three days (18 hours) is required for completion of ERWC modules.