LITL 310: Foundations of Literacy and Language Arts in 4K-9 Classrooms

Course Description

Foundations of Literacy and Language Arts in grades 4K-9 explores reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking within an inclusive and comprehensive literacy environment. This course introduces preservice teachers to the foundations of literacy and language development by defining key concepts, exploring instructional strategies, and examining theoretical frameworks of literacy instruction. This course is designed to meet PI 34 requirements related to methods for teaching reading and to support preparation for professional content assessments, such as the Foundations of Reading Test for Wisconsin (FoRT). Prerequisite: Admission to SOEHS.