Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction, EC-6 (RDNG3311 (UG19))

Term: Fall Term 2019 (UNDG)

Faculty

	Kyle SmithShow MyInfo popup for Kyle Smith
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Schedule

Tue, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (8/25/2019 - 12/10/2019) Location: MAIN (Evans Industrial Bldg 206 - Lecture - Discussion)

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.