EDU 217 - Facilitating Reading Literacy for Regular and Special Needs Learners at the Primary Level

Institution:

Daemen University

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Description:

This course focuses on the natural, integrative, developmental processes by which young, primary level children (Grades K-3) continue to acquire speech, language, and communication from the early childhood years. Emphasized are the development and utilization of a broad spectrum of pedagogical strategies designed to foster a continuing competence and confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. All major methods of teaching reading and the related language arts are explored in depth. Diagnostic, prescriptive, and evaluative techniques are addressed, including major modifications which must be made to accommodate the needs of children with disabilities. The critical assessment of commercial reading and other language arts programs/materials/ strategies designed for the emergent and early reader is also a major intended course outcome. Prerequisites: EDU 203 and EDU 237 or concurrent enrollment in EDU 203 and 237. A student must earn a "C" or better in this course to continue in the certification program. Offered Each Year (Fall).

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.daemen.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 839-3600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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