Language Development and Reading. 3 credits

Catalog description

Identifies literacy skills for typical and atypical students, and describes reading, language, and writing instruction for students with mild disabilities who access the general curriculum. Explores emergent literacy skills, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, and comprehension. Prepares teacher candidates to apply effective and evidence-based practices in language and literacy instruction, grounded in science-based reading research and aligned with the Virginia Literacy Act. Note: Field experience required.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.