EDUC 295 - Processes/Acquisition Reading

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Education

Description:

The course content includes the process of language development, including impact of phonemic awareness, how the brain responds to reading acquisition and practical applications of research in language development, acquisition, and use. Course objectives develop an understanding of the role of experiential background and prior knowledge, motivation, and relevancy to emerging readers. Major themes of the course are the acquisition of literacy skills through a balanced approach and multiculturalism. Course requirements include classroom observation and the demonstration of reading materials, reading series, and other reading resources used by classroom teachers. Students will need to complete the fingerprint and background clearance process and be issued the appropriate identification prior to being scheduled for a field experience or school-site assignment.

Credits:

3.00

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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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