EDU 326 - Literacy in Primary Grades

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Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course provides an understanding of literacy development in elementary grades K3. First phase of the course presents learning and language development theories and instructional frameworks that contextualize literacy instruction, including constructivism, whole language, balanced literacy program, guided reading, language systems, oral language development, and emergent literacy perspective. Processes of early reading and writing, including phonemic awareness and phonics, decoding and fluency, comprehension, and developmental spelling, are presented during the second phase of the course. Introduction to children's literature, including awardwinning books and authors, genres, and the role of literature in literacy instruction, is integrated throughout the course. Special attention is given to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening and their relationships to both national and local district standards and reading programs. Fieldwork is required. Prerequisite: EDU 200 Teaching & Learning and formal admission to the Education Certification Program Meets general academic requirement W.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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