EDUC 4103 - Reading Theories And Strategies I

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Northwest University

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The first course in a two semester reading methods sequence: EDUC 4103 and EDUC 4112. This course develops knowledge about the reading process. It introduces the theoretical foundations of reading and presents instructional strategies for the effective teaching of reading in the elementary school. Course topics emphasize phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary building, spelling, and utilization of word attack skills in teaching comprehension. Students will use lesson planning skills acquired in their instructional design class to design effective reading lessons, which link specific skills development with appropriate learning activities. Differing approaches, including basal readers, will be addressed. Students will consider strategies and materials focusing on special needs children, cultural diversity, instructional organization, and analysis of available resources. Prerequisite: Admission to the professional sequence. Courses taken concurrently for Elementary Education Major: EDUC 3013, 3302, 4012, 4132, 4182.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northwestu.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 822-8266

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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