EDUC 6636 - Early Literacy in Elementary School

This course examines the literacy skills and processes that reflect current research and best practices in the field of early literacy instruction. The course summarizes the research on how children learn to read and reviews the literacy skills and competencies children need to acquire to become successful readers and writers. Teacher candidates will learn effective classroom instructional strategies and assessment practices, including the components of a comprehensive and balanced literacy program in the primary grades.
3 credit hours.