EDUC 301 - Foundations in Literacy

Institution:

The Citadel

Subject:

Education

Description:

A A foundational course designed to develop competencies in teaching literacy skills. The content of this course examines the theoretical research and historical perspectives as related to reading education. Five components of a balanced literacy program are examined and these components are based on research of the National Reading Panel. Approaches to reading are examined as phonics; sight; linguistic; language experience approach; and the VAKT. Literacy educators and pioneers in reading education as Chall, Flesch, Fries, Allen, and Fernald are discussed to provide background information from a historical prospective to assure that students will have a knowledge of foundations. A field experience component of ten hours is required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citadel.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 225-3294

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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