Basic Foundations of Reading ((3 Credits ))

Catalog description

This course prepares teacher candidates for implementation of procedures, and current practices for teaching reading. Specific techniques and materials for word identification, content reading and comprehension are developed. Florida ESOL Performance Standards and Reading Endorsement Competencies have been infused within the objectives for this course. Course objectives and assignments are designed to prepare students for the Florida ESOL Endorsement and Florida Reading Endorsement. This course specifically addresses all of Competencies 1 and 2 for Florida Reading Endorsement. Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education BS.