ELE ED 6686 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities

Institution:

University of Missouri-St Louis

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Description:

Prerequisites: ED REM 6707, 6709, or 6716 and at least one graduate level literacy course. Designed to develop teacher understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the teacher of reading, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach. Emphasis on the nature of specific reading difficulties, distinguishing reading difficulty/disability from language difference, becoming familiar with a range of tools for assessing reading skills and strategies, and developing a critical orientation for evaluating the purpose and utility of various literacy assessment tools. Teachers will use informal and formal literacy assessment tools to guide instructional planning for children in the UMSL Reading Center.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umsl.edu/

Phone Number:

(314) 516-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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