EDUC 420 - Teaching Reading Elem/ MS

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Ferris State University

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College: College of Education-Human Ser Department: School of Education Dept Credit Hours: 3 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. Examines theories and research-based principles of reading instruction from emergent literacy to literacy acquisition within the framework of English Language Arts standards for Grades K-4. Includes investigations of family and socio-cultural influences on literacy acquisition, cognitive, child, and language development, balanced literacy, assessment/evaluation, and strategies for preventing reading failure. Develops strategies for organizing instruction within a literate/print-rich, literaturebased environment, promoting basic conventions/rules for successful literacy acquisition, and designing instruction to meet all student's needs. Requires: Teacher Education students only; Co-requisite: EDUC 330 Typically Offered Fall, Spring, Summer

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferris.edu/

Phone Number:

(231) 591-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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