Reading Development, Processes, and Instruction. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

An overview of the development of reading across the grades with an emphasis on grades 4 through 8. This course focuses on the reading process, techniques for developing oral and written language facilities, word identification and comprehension of readers from various sociocultural backgrounds and with differing abilities, and classroom assessment of reading. Certain standards of the Science of Teaching Reading are addressed. This course must be completed with a grade of "B-" or better for it to serve as a prerequisite for LTED 3533 . Field experience required. (Formerly RDG 3523. Credit cannot be earned for both LTED 3523 and RDG 3523.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STF1 $75; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75.