Literacy Development in Elementary School

Catalog description

This course focuses on research and pedagogy for delivering a balanced and comprehensive program of instruction in reading, writing, and related language arts areas in linguistically and/or culturally diverse elementary classrooms. Topics include: basic word analysis skills and comprehension strategies, literature-based instruction, vocabulary development, on-going diagnostic strategies/interventions, content area literacy, and organizing for instruction. Individuals taking this course must earn at least a B- in order for the course to count towards preliminary credential. Section information text: Pre-req: EDUC 300 or EDUC 401 Requires Certificate of Clearance (COC). See Dept of Education and Child Development.