Basic Literary Skills Instruction

Catalog description

This course is designed to engage students in evidence-based methods of literacy instruction that focus on basic early literacy skills, phonological awareness and phonics. LIT 301 provides an overview of theoretical models that address the acquisition of reading skills, opportunities for students to build knowledge of literacy skills, and in-depth experience in providing targeted instruction in basic literacy skills. Course instruction and activities will prepare candidates to support diverse learner populations and students with disabilities in the development of reading skills. Satisfactory completion of the course will prepare students to pass the Reading and English Language Arts portions of state-mandated teacher licensure exams. GE Categories: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Quantitative Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Information Literacy Corequisites: LIT 302, LIT 303