ELE ED 6684: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Reading

Course Description

This course extends candidate knowledge of effective instructional designs and strategies for teaching literacy. Emphasis is on development of a teaching philosophy which acknowledges students gain considerable knowledge about reading and writing from their families and communities. Emphasis is placed on integrating research-based components of reading, including: phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, comprehension, fluency, and decoding within culturally- and linguistically-responsive instructional designs. Focus is on effective instructional design and strategies to promote students' writing and reading success within face-to-face and online classrooms.