Consider interests and abilities governing choice of literature from kindergarten through young adult. Survey literature. Emphasize modern literature, uses of literature in curriculum and multiple responses to literature.

Examine development of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Review current research on language and literacy development including environmental factors that enhance or reduce from language literacy acquisition and development.

Focuses on language/literacy development of all learners, including culturally and linguistically diverse learners in the academic context. Examines theories, concepts, and research to guide and inform instructional decisions. Covers effective strategies and appropriate materials for all students’ language/literacy development with particular attention to the CLD population.

Prerequisites

(GPA-2.5) and (EDFE 110 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)

This seminar/workshop course will address various special interest topics relating to literacy education. Topics will include: literacy research, current trends in education policy, literacy instruction, and literacy leadership.

Teaching/learning strategies, reading materials, selection, lesson planning and organizing for instruction in reading across the total curriculum constitute the focus of the course.

Prerequisites

(GPA-2.75) and (EDFE 110 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)

Emphasizes reading diagnosis with elementary students leading to instruction through a variety of approaches toward the end of enabling teachers to select appropriate methods/materials.

Prerequisites

(EDFE 120 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9) and (EDRD 410 with a minimum grade of B)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)