READ 3200 - Approaches to Teaching Reading

(4) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation
Co-requisite: READ 3600
This course introduces candidates to classroom approaches to literacy instruction through the examination of literacy development, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and graphical representation. Candidates will explore the reading and writing workshop models for delivering early literacy instruction, as well as the role of specific strategies in developing phonological and phonemic awareness and proficiency, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary in first- and second-language learners. Literature for beginning readers in a variety of formats and genres will be integrated throughout the course. Candidates will develop the background needed to develop a comprehensive literacy curriculum for first- and second-language learners which builds upon the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and needs of beginning readers. Includes field experience in a P-2 classroom.