Theory/Practice Teach Reading

Prerequisite: ELED 510 and admission to the MEd in Elementary Education or Early Childhood (Initial Licensure) program A thorough explanation is given of the social-psycho linguistic view of reading and its practical application in the elementary classroom. The acquisition of literacy will be explored through alphabetic principle, guided reading techniques, self-monitoring, teacher-child interactions and a variety of assessments. Students will design, implement and reflect on research-based elementary level reading lessons. The English/Language Arts Curriculum Framework will serve as a guide for classroom instruction.