EDUC 195 - Intro Emergent Literacy Skills

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Education

Description:

This course is designed to provide the education major with foundational knowledge in the characteristics, development stages and pre-requisite skills of emergent and early-emergent readers. Students will acquire a foundation in phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics and the alphabetic principle. Students will be introduced to Scientifically Based Reading Research (SBRR), and the role it plays in shaping classroom practice and curriculum development. Students will be introduced to informal screening/assessment instruments, lesson plans, and classroom instructional resources and strategies. Course content will also include manuscript and cursive handwriting basics, modifications for learners with special needs and the application of Multiple Intelligences theory in literacy learning. The course includes field experience opportunities. This course should be completed prior to enrollment in Education 295.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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