EDG 539 - InstrStrat Teach BegReadSkills

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Master of Education

Description:

This course provides an in-depth introduction to the theory, research and practice of language and literacy development for the PreK-4 learner. Students will identify language development in the following areas: semantic knowledge, syntactic knowledge, morphemic knowledge, phonetic knowledge pragmatic knowledge, receptive vocabulary, expressive vocabulary, and auditory comprehension. This course provides in depth exposure to best practices for teaching integrated language arts (reading, writing, grammar, word study, listening, speaking, and handwriting) in grades PreK-4. Students will apply their emergent understanding of both theory and practice through reflective journal writing, making lesson plans, creating mini lessons, developing instructional resources, designing preliminary formative and summative assessments and creating an integrated, literature based unit to support the development of literacy skills and strategies. An emphasis will be placed on using culturally appropriate materials and pedagogies as well as adapting lessons to meet the needs of individual learners, including those who need learning support and English language learners. PreK-4 Candidates ONLY

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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