EDU 323 LITERACY DEVELOPMENT I: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
This course involves the study of the fundamental processes by which a child learns to read both linear and nonlinear communication. Attention is given to readiness factors, vocabulary development, word attack, comprehension skills, assessment, writing and reading, interest in reading, the interrelatedness of all areas of the language arts to the reading process, and the integration of technology into the development of literacy. A variety of methodologies and instructional strategies are presented focusing on providing balanced reading instruction to meet diverse student strengths and needs including language experience, phonics, reading for meaning, literature circles, reading workshop, basal book, electronic book discussions, technology projects and monitoring reading progress.
Prerequisite
EDU 211 or SOC 243.
Corequisite
EDU 311 or 312 (unless a Teaching and learning minor).
Offered
Offered fall and spring.