EDUC 225 - Literacy Development and Instruction;3 credits

Institution:

Brookdale Community College

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Description:

This course is designed to give students a foundation in the theory and practices of literacy development as they pertain to the processes by which children learn to read and write. Students will be able to recognize the relationships between phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, vocabulary and fluency, as well as the complex skills required to develop comprehension in all content areas. Students will also explore the interrelatedness in the development of reading and writing skills and impact of diverse learners and multicultural issues on the curriculum. Upon completion of the course, students will have developed a foundation in the scientifically research based instructional methods and activities that drive current pedagogical practices. (Prerequisites: EDUC 105 or EDEC 105; Prerequisites or corequisites: READ 091/092 or READ 095 and ENGL 095 or passing score on the Basic Skills Placement tests for reading and writing).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brookdalecc.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 224-2345

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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