Literacy Intervention for the Diverse Learner

Catalog description

This course is designed to acquaint students with a broad range of skills, activities and media that can be used to enhance the literacy development of diverse learners, including those with dyslexia. Content will focus on current principles and practices associated with teaching diverse learners in grades K-5 for intervention. Students will use knowledge of literacy research, theoretical models, skills, and instructional practices to design and implement teaching activities. Lessons will be structured around activities and strategies that foster development of literacy ability in the appropriate contexts, as well as adapt to specific needs of a child based on assessment data. This course will include the use of instructional practices and behavior management approaches to increase students’ engagement and motivation for literacy.