EDUC.2600 Language and Reading Development

Description

This course is focused on theory-driven and research-based instructional practices for reading instruction and assessment. Preservice teachers will learn about the five pillars of reading, developmental relationship between oral language and literacy, and characteristics of effective literacy assessment and instruction. Students will develop familiarity with relevant, respective, and inclusive grade-level standards and curricula. Preservice teachers will demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and implement instructional and assessment practices that are rooted in supporting culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogies and anti-racist perspectives. There is a fieldwork component in this course.

Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.