Literacy Assessment and Intensified Instruction I

Catalog description

Designed for students to expand their knowledge and skills in diagnostic assessment and instruction in alphabetics and word study needed for K-12 Reading Specialist licensure. Topics include assessment and instruction in word recognition, word analysis, spelling, and early reading skills such as phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and concepts of print. Emphasis is placed on critical examination of reading intervention practices in these areas and implementation of innovative research-informed approaches for supporting diverse learners when they have difficulties with literacy in school.