This course strengthens the processes involved with listening, speaking, reading and writing, focusing on content areas within adolescent programs in the middle and high schools, for both English speakers and English Language Learners. Emphasis will be on utilizing content and technical knowledge to make learning accessible for varying student needs and abilities, developing an understanding of assessment at the secondary level and incorporating instructional strategies and approaches, including differentiation, as they pertain to literacy in the heterogeneous adolescent environment. Field experience required.