EDUC 408S
The Science of Teaching Reading: Cutting-Edge, Research-Based Practices
Rachael A. Horne
Description from DukeHub
Research-based teaching practices in elementary language arts and social studies for culturally diverse populations. Emphasis on literacy development across grade levels and content areas. Readings and field experience promoting critical analysis of ethical teaching practices, role of teachers and schools in society, and impact of teacher effect on environment and student learning. Consent of instructor required. Includes a service-learning component involving work in the community.
Skills
- fieldworkdescription: "field experience" and 2 more
AI-resilient: 4 of 5
- Yes: Physical, lab or field work · "field experience"
- Yes: Live work with people · "teaching"
- Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "ethical"
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- Yes: Small, in-person format · seminar, 18 seats per section
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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