ED-380 Literacy Practicum in Early Childhood Including Gifted and Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners

This course presents practical instructional techniques useful for developing literacy within diverse learners in general education and special education classrooms. Assessment tools to measure literacy levels of diverse pupils are addressed. The course also reviews the causes of literacy problems and the testing resources and procedures useful for evaluating the factors in literacy challenges. Specific techniques and strategies, useful for developing literacy skills in a variety of skills areas for diverse learners, are presented. Additional Requirements: 20 hours of field experience. Fieldwork includes observation and/or teaching individuals or small groups of pupils in a school setting.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ED-320; ED-330