EDUC 2630 - Literacy in the Pre-K to 8 Classroom

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.

This course will provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to teach students how to read and to assess student reading. The five components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency) will be addressed as well as how to differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness. Research-based instructional practices for developing proficient readers will be examined. Candidates will design effective, rigorous, well- structured reading lessons with measurable outcomes. A pre-practicum of 12 hours is required. Required for all Early Childhood (PreK-2), Elementary, and Special Education majors.