Courses

Course focuses on effective literacy instruction in elementary and middle schools, including the following areas: word identification, spelling, word study, vocabulary instruction, comprehension strategy instruction, fluency, critical literacy, and engagement. The course examines reading curricula, instructional assessment, and selection of material.

An introduction to the basic principles of literacy instruction in culturally and linguistically diverse primary grade classrooms, including theoretical bases for instruction, methods of instruction and organization, developmentally appropriate strategies and materials, and assessment of children's literacy needs. Class activities will include mini-lessons, discussions, group activities, and presentations. An intensive school-based practicum in grades PreK-2 is required.

This course examines how the teaching of reading/language arts is informed by theory and research. Students will analyze the foundations of reading and language arts as disciplines, reading/language arts curricular issues, reading/language arts pedagogy, controversial issues in reading/language arts pedagogy, and the construction of conceptual, inquiry-based units. Prerequisites: RDG 4320 and (RDG 3311 or RDG 3312 or RDG 3320) both with a grade of "C" or better.

Understanding of reading process. Nature of reading programs; readiness motivation, methods, skills, assessment, evaluation, materials, and resources. Understanding of reading process. Nature of reading programs; readiness motivation, methods, skills, assessment, evaluation, materials, and resources.

Introduces the student to the curriculum, teaching the methodologies and instructional activities and materials associated with effective and appropriate developmental and functional reading instruction for students with disabilities.

Introduces the student to the curriculum, teaching the methodologies and instructional activities and materials associated with effective and appropriate developmental and functional reading instruction for students with disabilities.

A course providing an in-depth study of early literacy development and word identification strategies that will include methods of assessment and instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension. Major approaches to reading instruction developmentally appropriate for young children will be investigated. A practicum is required.

This course will provide an in-depth study of early literacy development and word identification strategies that will include methods of assessment and instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension. Major approaches to reading instruction developmentally appropriate for young children will be investigated. A practicum is required.

This methods course provides background for middle school and secondary teaching from the perspective of theory, research, and practice. It is designed to provide an introduction to and practice ways in which to engage students in mathematical reasoning and proof.

This methods course provides background for middle school and secondary teaching from the perspective of theory, research, and practice. It is designed to provide an introduction to and practice in ways in which to encourage students in mathematical reasoning and proof.