EDMG 3331 Reading Methods (4-8)

Foundation in the teaching of reading with an emphasis on the traditional and progressive strategies that reflect the reading/writing connections and support embedding reading and writing across the curriculum. Word recognition skills; phonics; comprehension; fluency; vocabulary development; relationship of reading and writing; spelling, listening, oral language, library, dictionary and study skills will be emphasized in how they relate to content area instruction. Directed field-based experience is required.

Registration Name

Reading Methods (4-8)

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Pre-service Certificate

Offered

TBA

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Compare/contrast the major approaches to adolescent reading instruction, incorporating current theories and research practices.
2. Describe research-based strategies and techniques for teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, critical thinking, motivation, and writing.
3. Explain methods of collecting formative and summative data for planning reading instruction.
4. Model research-based strategies for teaching reading comprehension using narrative, expository, poetry, and muti-media in both traditional and digital classrooms.
5. Design an original reading lesson that meets the needs of each learner.