EDUC 230 - Teaching Literacy in the Elementary Classroom 1

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course will focus on the stages of literacy development, reading and writing processes and a comprehensive look at research based literacy instruction in the elementary classroom. Instructional strategies to teach word recognition, reading comprehension and process writing will be examined in depth. The use of standards-based lesson planning and both formal and informal assessment to promote effective instruction is also covered. Students will learn how to utilize technology in the classroom to enhance literacy instruction and how to implement a system of management for comprehensive balanced literacy instruction. Strategies to identify and assist struggling readers will be explored. Students will complete relevant fieldwork, which can be completed either in person or through video observations. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Alternative Route to Interim Teacher Certification Program
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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