EDUC 624 Introduction to Research Based Strategies in Reading
The purpose of this course is to provide preservice and lateral entry teacher candidates with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K – 5 elementary classrooms. Special emphasis will be placed on the major five elements of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. This course will review research-based teaching strategies, instructional materials as well as methods and assessments for efficacious literacy instruction.