Reading and Literacy in the Elementary School

Catalog description

This course introduces teacher candidates to the theoretical and practical aspects of literacy instruction, specifically teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension to children in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. Candidates will explore strategies, materials, and learning environments that support literacy development. The course will explore the characteristics of emerging, developing, transitional, and skilled readers and writers. Components: Class Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Admission to School of Education; C: TEACHING 4000 , TEACHING 4190 Typically Offered: Fall - Spring