EDUC 418-Instruction of Reading

(3.00)

This course is designed to give the prospective classroom teacher familiarity with a representative array of research-based instructional techniques and strategies in the area of reading and writing. Course content includes the principles for developing reading and language arts programs in the elementary classroom. The course includes examinations of current approaches, methodologies and strategies for teaching reading and writing as strategic processes; utilizing a variety of developmentally appropriate word recognition, comprehension and composition strategies; and basing instruction on evidence of individual need. Students will be engaged in reading and writing in a workshop model as well as a field experience that requires teaching both reading and writing lessons to elementary students.

Course ID: 53510
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Requirement Group: You must complete EDUC 417.