ELE ED 3338: Foundational Literacy Instruction and Assessment in Inclusive Settings

Course Description

This course develops teacher candidates' theoretical understandings and pedagogical applications of the processes of literacy learning in grades K-3. Candidates examine, plan, enact, and reflect on evidence-based instruction and assessment of oral language, concepts of print, letter knowledge, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. It focuses on developing early literacy skills and practices within a comprehensive and differentiated literacy program for academically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students. This course requires clinical experience with a K-3 grade student.