EDUC 3316 Foundations of Language and Literacy
This is an introductory course in reading and is a prerequisite to all other reading courses. Students will develop a foundation of language and literacy instruction to include: theoretical approaches, reading processes, and stage models of reading. The course will also focus on word recognition processes, vocabulary development, various comprehension strategies, and study skills. Students will study language and literacy development--from emergent to proficient--and will learn strategies for effective reading instruction.