SPED 3440 - Reading/Learning Problems

Institution:

Fitchburg State University

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Description:

3 cr. 3 hrs This course is designed to provide multiple perspectives and essential topics for teaching reading in the elementary school and it specifies how to assess students and how to use assessment results to provide effective reading instruction. Teacher candidates develop a knowledge base concerning the skills involved in the total reading process and factors which affect the acquisition of the reading skills and assessment procedures to plan appropriate teaching strategies. Topics covered include the nature of the reading process, the relationship between language, reading and writing, the use of assessment instruments, planning teaching strategies, examining reading resources and writing IEPs. Teacher candidates focus on developing and adapting reading material for children with various reading problems. Prerequisites: SPED 2150, SPED 2522, SPED 3401

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.fitchburgstate.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 345-2151

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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