EDUC 401 - Differentiated Reading for the Developing Child

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This course will develop competencies necessary for the teaching of reading in Pre-K through Grade 5. Various approaches and strategies for teaching reading, language arts, and the writing process are reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated. Grade-appropriate units and supporting lessons are created. Practical application of researched theories and methodologies through a guided pre-student teaching field experience is required. Prerequisite: Approved Application to Education Department. Course Objectives By the completion of this course, students will be able to create exercises and classroom environments for Pre-K through Grade 5 to teach: (1) Phonological development involving phonological awareness, memory and retrieval (2) Emergent literacy in context of stories and narratives (3) Conceptual, experiential and language foundations for learning to read and write (4) Utilizing tactile-kinesthetic and auditory cues in reading and writing (5) Capabilities at different age levels to handle the language demands of textbooks, academic talk and curriculum (6) Addressing difficulties involving language and literacy development (7) Utilizing the foundations in literacy research and theory (8) Text level comprehension (9) Instructional approaches and materials (10) Appropriate assessment of literacy (11) Matching instructional research-validated literacy interventions and evidence-based instructional practices to identified student needs (12) Review and evaluate literacy programs (13) Understanding the components of reading and writing that pose challenges for students with disabilities (14) Explicit and systematic literacy and content literacy using assessment tools to improve comprehension (15) Assessing readability of content area materials and adapting content area (16) Applying research, concepts and theories of language acquisition to instruction

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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