EDU 308 - Reading Literacy & Language Develop I

Institution:

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Education

Description:

This preformance-based course is designed as a basic course that introduces pre-service teachers to the fundamental processes, philosophies, beliefs, objectives, desired outcomes and professional standards involved in the teaching of reading. The Importance of reading in all phases ans in all areas of learning serves as an underlying course theme. The Course addresses how literacy develops with special emphasis on the influence of the home, school, the community and the wider society. Historical insight into the changing views of literacy will be examined. The impact of history as well as the influence of current research and theories on insturctional materials and practice in reading are studied. Particular attention is given to the reading process. Insight into meeting the needs of all children including multicultural children and exceptional children are stressed. A crucial topic is the use of best practices in reading to create developmentally appropriate language learning environments. Pre-Requisite: Permission of Instructor.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cheyney.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 399-2275

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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