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.

This course is a unique course that combines course content with close participation in the field. READ 4304 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.

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.

This course provides an opportunity for an in-depth study of current approaches to assessment as a foundation for identifying appropriate interventions and designing literacy instruction for struggling readers and writers in urban school settings. In supervised experiences, students utilize a range of formal and informal assessment tools and methods to assess and remediate reading and writing development, identify appropriate interventions, design literacy instruction, and involve the learner in self-assessment.

Politics of Literacy explores the ways reading, writing, and meaning making practices are shaped by political, cultural, and educational systems. Students examine literacy as a set of social and ideological practices that influence who has access to power, representation, and opportunity. Topics include the historical development of literacy policies; debates over pedagogical approaches (e.g., phonics vs. whole language); the impact of legislation on literacy education; and how literacy functions within broader structures.