This course is designed to facilitate program evaluation, curricular decision making, and instructional practices by emphasizing the processes of reading in a culturally and abilities-diverse classroom. Constructs examined include language processes and the components of successful reading instruction including phonology, phonics, morphology, fluency, and comprehension. Elements of spelling and writing are explored, particularly as they relate to reading. Students will be introduced to informal progress monitoring tools as well as a sample of commonly used formal assessment measures. Emphasis is placed on addressing the needs of ELL/ESL student and students with special needs.
Prerequisites
EDU 521: Foundations in Literacy