EDSE 3331 Reading Methods, 6-12

Foundations in literacy with a focus on evidence-based reading practices that can be integrated across the curriculum. Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Fluency will be addressed. Candidates will learn supports and tailored instructional strategies to help readers in all contents. There will be 15 hours of directed field-based experiences embedded in the course requirements.

Registration Name

Reading Methods, 6-12

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO):

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to

1. Explore, compare, and contrast the major approaches to reading instruction, incorporating current theories and research practices
2. Establish an understanding of what occurs during reading by observing and collecting relevant instructional data on student performance during reading lessons.
3. Describe, discuss, and synthesize the elements that are involved in a total reading program.
4. State the conditions that are most conducive to the development of competent readers.
5. Define phonemic awareness and provide examples.
6. Understand the concept of phonics and how phonics instruction can contribute to reading ability.
7. Understand theory and research on emergent literacy.
8. Describe techniques for working with children who are learning a second language.
9. Demonstrate knowledge and skills for effective ways to organize and manage reading instruction in the classroom environment for all students.
10. Demonstrate understanding of methods for teaching narrative and expository texts.
11. Understand and implement several strategies for teaching vocabulary, word identification and comprehension.
12. Understand various grouping strategies for reading and their particular usefulness.
13. Apply research-based strategies for teaching reading comprehension.