Literacy for Diverse Students

Catalog description

This course provides instruction in teaching literacy to diverse students including those with disabilities. Content includes developmentally appropriate practices in the teaching of phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, theoretical models of evidence-based instructional approaches, literacy in the content areas, curriculum development, and literacy assessment within the focus of culturally responsive teaching of diverse students, including students with disabilities who need adaptations. Student videos of literacy teaching segments with coaching and feedback are also included in the course.