This course is designed to provide the basic principles, concepts and procedures of reading and to enable prospective teachers to incorporate reading instructional techniques effectively into the content areas. Emphasis will be placed on the sound teaching practices within the confines of the content area classroom.

The study and use of materials and techniques for instruction in oral and written communication in the elementary and middle school grades with a focus on oral language development, spelling, research and inquiry skills, viewing and representing abilities and conventions of writing.

A study designed to provide students with information about children's books, periodicals and related media and their use with children and young adults. Techniques and materials for motivating children and young adults to develop a continuing interest in reading.

This course is a unique course that combines course content with close participation in the field. READ 3390 facilitates excellence in teaching reading through a study of factors related to literacy development and elementary reading in a diverse field experience in a public school classroom. This course includes appropriate assessment and instructional techniques. 20 field hours required.

A study of the language development of the child with emphasis on the interrelatedness of all aspects of language acquisition and appropriate practices for developing these skills including phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle and the knowledge of teaching phonics.

Introduction to principles and practices of writing instruction for elementary (EC-6) and middle school (4-8) teachers including writing process, modes of organization, forms, grammar, and assessment.