| Course description: | Primary emphasis on literacy development of all children from PreK to age eight. Authentic assessment and instruction strategies are investigated in the following literacy areas: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Exploration of the stages of literacy development and teaching students with diverse abilities including but not limited to learning disabilities, ELL, physically challenged, and social/emotional behavioral issues. Application of Common Core Standards in lesson planning and instruction. Best practice reading theory emphasized. Tutoring children of diverse abilities with a focus on the struggling reader and ELL reader is required on a weekly basis in addition to class hours. Twenty (20) hours of field experience required. Prerequisite: admission to Gateway I. (F) |
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