TEACHING AND ASSESSING READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to reading theories, foundational principles such as phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, effective instructional practices, and reading assessment and evaluation as they relate to improving K-6 student learning. It includes consideration of emergent and content area literacy, and students' learning needs and cultures. (Cross-listed with TED 8355 ).