SOSC 25504 - Elements of Literacy Instruction I

Institution:

University of Chicago

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Description:

PQ: Consent of instructor and concurrent registration in SOSC 25501-25502-25503. Open only to UTEP students. This course lasts for the entire first year of the Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) and directly supports the clinical work of tutoring three elementary students. The objectives of this course are to help students gain an understanding of the ways in which children approach literacy-related tasks and to have an initial experience with some elements of the Balanced Literacy Framework. Through tutoring experiences and course work, students are introduced to a variety of instructional and assessment strategies related to literacy (e.g., STEP assessment, running records, guided reading) with an emphasis on using data to support instructional decisions. Students are required to document each tutoring lesson and communicate with both parents and teachers regarding student progress. Sessions are organized around a case study format as well as observations and video of exemplary practice. Student video is shared and analyzed. Autumn, Winter, Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 702-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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