Theory and Methods of Reading Instruction in Elementary Schools

3 credits · Undergraduate

Examines approaches, strategies, and methods for teaching reading in elementary classrooms with attention paid to philosophies and principles of instructional practice designed to individualize instruction and support literacy development. Discusses underlying concepts and theories pertaining to literacy instruction and relates these to classroom practice. Although grounded in the philosophy that reading and writing are not discrete entities, the course focuses on reading. Prerequisite: EDUC 3212; Corequisite: EDUC 3215 and EDUC 3216. [3]