EDUC 6659 Structured Literacy Instruction and Intervention

This course covers structured literacy strategies and interventions tailored to individuals with dyslexia. Students will learn to design and implement explicit, systematic and comprehensive, diagnostic, and multisensory, research-based literacy instruction focusing on phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The course will emphasize progress monitoring and differentiating instruction to meet the unique needs of learners with dyslexia.

Registration Name

Struct Lit Instr and Int

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate comprehension of the structured literacy approach, including its principles, strategies, and its application in addressing dyslexia.
2. Apply various assessment tools and techniques to identify and evaluate the reading difficulties associated with dyslexia in school-age students.
3. Develop a repertoire of evidence-based structured literacy intervention strategies and instructional techniques tailored specifically for students with dyslexia, focusing on phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
4. Demonstrate the ability to design and implement structured literacy lesson plans that cater to diverse learning needs and accommodate individualized educational programs for students with dyslexia.
5. Analyze students' progress using data to modify and adapt reading instruction and interventions effectively.