3.00 Credits
This course will address teacher knowledge and skills required for effective curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation of elementary literacy learners from 2nd through 5th grades and children with exceptional needs (including English Language Learners). Includes theory, research, curriculum/instruction, and evaluation as they relate to the components of literacy (spelling/word work, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension) and the language arts (reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, visually representing). Field component required. Prerequisites or corequisites: EDUC 2010, ECHD 2430, ENGL 2280, EDUC 3170, and EDUC 3220 or department head approval; must have met the requirement for Checkpoint 1.