Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction, EC-6 (RDNG3311 (UG23))
Term: Fall Term 2023 (UNDG)
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.