Description
Focusing on the attainment of skills as a teacher of literacy, this course requires students to demonstrate content reading and writing competencies, such as determining reading readiness, applying readability formulas, evaluating textbooks, and developing strategies for vocabulary, critical thinking, and comprehension. Focus is placed on the preparation of lessons using PAR: pre-reading, assistance during reading and reflection after reading. Students are also introduced to beginning reader strategies. Cross-listed with EDU 515 & RDG 515. Prerequisite courses: EDU 300, 302 or equivalent, and Teaching Credential Program Acceptance. Twenty hours of fieldwork required.(3 units)