SPED 8016 - Curriculum Strategies in Reading/Language Arts

3 cr.

This course addresses direct instructional procedures for phonemic awareness, letter-sound correspondences, systematic and explicit phonics, fluency, vocabulary, language and comprehension skills. The design and modification of curriculum instructional materials and general education classroom environments for students with moderate disabilities will be explored. This course provides detailed information on how to systematically and explicitly teach essential reading skills based on research. The reading and writing process and specific modifications for children with special needs will be covered. In addition the cognitive, physical, cultural, social, and emotional needs of students will be analyzed in order to develop an appropriate comprehensive and student-centered reading approach for each child. The preparation, implementation, and evaluation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) will be developed. Candidates will write lesson plans using the Fitchburg State University format. The findings of the National Reading Panel as well as summaries of other research will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): SPED 7024 or an equivalent course approved by the Program Chair, and SPED 8300 .