Designed for Seventh-day Adventist in-service teachers, this course will focus on research-based teaching methods, study strategies, and technology applications that promote effective instruction. The student will develop understanding of foundational literacy theories and models. Emphasis will be placed on research-based methods that enhance students' content area achievement through reading fluency, vocabulary building, and comprehension. In addition, strategies and assessments for instructing diverse learners will be included. Completion of a research project in the area of secondary literacy will be required.