Literacy Methods of Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners

Catalog description

Second of two required literacy courses for teacher certification. Focuses on applying evidence-based teaching methods for delivering differentiated literacy instruction, assessment and intervention. Builds on the theoretical and pedagogical skills presented in previous coursework. Focuses on modeling, teaching and practicing skills and strategies matched to student needs and evidence-based practices. Aspiring teachers engage in collaborative problem solving with peers and other stakeholders to develop multi-tiered systems of support in reading instruction. Aspiring teachers design and implement literacy instruction consisting of skills and strategies to meet the academic, cultural and linguistic needs of a range of learners, including those with reading challenges such as dyslexia.