EDU 625 - Early Literacy Foundations Methods: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Credits: 3

This course provides a foundation for reading instruction based on reading science and relevant to literacy development and instructional support, with specific emphasis on PK-3 literacy. Early Literacy Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment provides a specific emphasis on developing and implementing curriculum in alignment to K-3 state-adopted English Language Arts foundational standards. The focus of this course will be on building foundational skills in literacy using explicit, systematic instruction in word recognition foundational skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, and sight recognition.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing and admission to the Elementary MAT program