EDUC 324 - Foundations of Reading

Institution:

Saint Francis University

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course reviews the guidelines of the PA Department of Education, research reported through the International Reading Association (IRA) and the findings of the National Reading Panel Report of 2002. Following up on the early literacy focus of EDUC 223, a foundation of reading theory will be developed and investigated in relation to the components of reading enumerated in the Panel's report, including the following: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Additionally, critical literacy will be investigated. Emphasis will be on the "learning-to-read" stages of development. Students will study basic developmental reading skills, including language acquisition, readiness skills, vocabulary development, word recognition skills and comprehension from Kindergarten to grade 4. Students will examine various reading approaches, noting effectiveness and associated methods of instruction. Included in the program is attention to recognition of student difficulties and using information acquired through formal and informal means to individualize instruction to students' needs, including ELL students, students with special needs, and high-risk students. This course partially fulfills the PDE guidelines for Early Childhood certification candidates. Also included in this course will be the accommodations and adaptations for children with disabilities in an inclusive setting. Clinical experiences will include 20 hours of observations in the K-4 literacy classroom environment and instruction in elements of reading. Spring. Students will complete eight hours of field experience in an area school or educational setting.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.francis.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 472-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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