Applying Disciplinary Literacy in the Classroom
Course code
KAT7066.HR
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Ainekirjaoskuse rakendamine klassiruumis
Course title in English
Applying Disciplinary Literacy in the Classroom
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
assessment
lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
The aim of the course is to develop students’ understanding of theories and models of disciplinary literacy. Disciplinary literacy is the specialized knowledge and skills needed to read, write, listen, and think within a specific field. Unlike general reading and writing approaches, dsiciplinary literacy focuses on the unique strategies, texts, and inquiry methods used to create knowledge in each academic discipline. Students will learn to identify and evaluate practices that support disciplinary literacy across subjects, as well as to apply these theories in instructional practice in order to support effective teaching and learning.
Brief description of the course
This course examines core principles of disciplinary literacies through an integration of theory and practice. In addition to engaging with key theories and research, students actively apply disciplinary literacy approaches by designing and implementing instructional practices in their own educational contexts. The course emphasizes critical reflection, practical application, and the evaluation of practices that support learning across disciplines. Topics include: disciplinary literacy in history, mathematics, science, literature, and language arts.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- explains key theories and models of disciplinary literacy;
- analyzes and evaluates practices that support disciplinary literacy across subject areas;
- designs and implements instructional practices that support disciplinary literacy in their subject area;
- evaluates and critically reflects on the implementation of disciplinary literacy practices within their subject area.
- explains key theories and models of disciplinary literacy;
- analyzes and evaluates practices that support disciplinary literacy across subject areas;
- designs and implements instructional practices that support disciplinary literacy in their subject area;
- evaluates and critically reflects on the implementation of disciplinary literacy practices within their subject area.
Teacher
Jodi Holschuh