EDUC 4423 - Elementary Reading Methods: Theory and Practice

Credits: 3

This course highlights learning theories, content, and methods specifically related to teaching young children how to read and older children to read to learn in content areas. Understandings of central reading components such as print awareness, phonological/phonemic awareness, decoding/phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and critical literacy are the focus, as well as best practices for teaching reading effectively to diverse learners with varied needs and interests. Practicum required.