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EDC 272 - Elementary Methods: Reading/Phonics

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Methods for systematically teaching reading and phonics at the elementary level. Includes all aspects of language and literacy development (e.g., oral language, phonological and phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, reading comprehension, spelling, and writing foundations). Also introduces diagnostic assessments to plan differentiated instruction.

Information: Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program approval is required before enrolling in this course.
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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Examine curriculum standards for literacy.
  2. Analyze literacy assessment data.
  3. Describe the components of structured literacy.
  4. Develop explicit instruction in foundational reading skills.
  5. Plan differentiated reading instruction.
  6. Interpret literacy assessments to describe students’ strengths and needs.

Outline:
  1. Reading Instruction
    1. English Language Arts Standards
    2. Structured Literacy
    3. Science of Reading
  2. Reading Foundations
    1. Oral Language Development
    2. Phonological Awareness
    3. Phonemic Awareness
    4. Print Concepts
  3. Phonics & Word Recognition
    1. Decoding
    2. High-Frequency Words
    3. Syllabication
    4. Structural Analysis
  4. Writing Foundations
    1. Handwriting
    2. Orthography
    3. Multisensory Techniques
  5. Reading Fluency
    1. Automaticity
    2. Choosing Texts
    3. Evidence-Based Strategies
  6. Building Vocabulary
    1. Vocabulary Tiers
    2. Implicit & Explicit Strategies
    3. Differentiated Instruction
  7. Reading Comprehension
    1. Comprehension Skills
    2. Metacognitive Strategies
    3. Textual Analysis


Effective Term:
Fall 2023