RDE 653 - Emergent Literacy

Institution:

Thomas University

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Description:

This course focuses on intervention techniques for accelerating the reading ability of struggling readers. Instructional methods are presented in four categories of literacy development: oral reading fluency, comprehension, word knowledge (phonics, spelling, decoding, and vocabulary), and writing. Students learn how to match instructional techniques to assessed areas of literacy needs and how to differentiate instruction for varying levels of reading achievement. Teachers will analyze current best practices and research on literacy and language development.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.thomasu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 538-9784 ext 1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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