LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Catalog description

Prerequisites: EDU 211. Corequisites: EXE 321. Develops knowledge, skills and dispositions to extend the reading and other communication abilities of diverse populations congruent with federal learning standards. Builds upon current theories and practices of literacy instruction introduced in EDU 211 to prepare teacher candidates to implement appropriate literacy methods and instructional strategies in a field setting. Includes development of curricula for children within a balanced literacy philosophy and approach to teaching. Designed to develop observant and reflective practitioners.