EDUC 7017 - The At Risk Young Reader/Writer: Assessment and Intervention

3 cr.

This specialized course focuses on early intervention for young children (K-2) who are at risk or are experiencing difficulties learning to read and/or write. The course uses the theoretical framework of emergent literacy as a foundation for assessment and intervention strategies. Students learn to use a variety of assessment tools, such as observation survey and running records to plan individualized, small group (guided reading) and large group (morning message, interactive writing) interventions.