Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction, EC-6 (RDNG3311 (UG16))
Term: Spring Term 2017 (UNDG)
Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM (1/9/2017 - 5/4/2017) Location: MAIN (Evans Industrial Bldg 207 - Lecture - Discussion)
Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (1/9/2017 - 5/4/2017) Location: MAIN (Evans Industrial Bldg 101 - Lab Only)
Description
This course provides primary teachers with foundation knowledge and strategies for
understanding and promoting literacy development in young children in
pre-kindergarten through grade 6. Emphasis is on beginning reading instruction,
diagnosis and assessment, the Reading Standards for primary level, and the Language Arts TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). Teacher candidates are exposed to appropriate methods to assess and teach phonological awareness, the alphabetic
principle, decoding, word analysis, fluency, and reading comprehension. Materials
will be created to reinforce literacy development.