Content Area Literacy: Elementary

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Fall, Spring & Summer 1 Credit Hour Expand and extend the knowledge base acquired from Introduction to Developmental Reading; explore, study, apply, and assimilate new learning about effective reading/study-skill strategies appropriate to the development and needs of the elementary-school population; design and construct enrichment materials to enhance reading in the content areas; develop knowledge on assessing elementary students ’ needs, plan instruction based on those needs, and select appropriate and effective reading/study-skills instruction strategies; and focus on the importance of recreational reading as a lifetime habit. Prerequisite: EDUC 0340 and EDUC 0342 (Must be taken concurrently with EDUC 0470 .)