Language Acquisition & Reading.

Catalog description

This course provides preparation for beginning reading instruction, including the body of research on emergent literacy, language acquisition, schema theory, and phonemic awareness. Emphasis will be placed on the nature of reading and the development of decoding and comprehension skills and strategies. Decoding skills and strategies will include language development, phonemic awareness, explicit phonics instruction, and other word recognition skills. Literature-based instruction and formal and informal diagnostic and assessment procedures will be included. Reading instruction for all children, including children with learning disabilities will be provided. Candidates will be required to complete a field experience requirement of 15 hours as a part of this course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.