RED 6670 - Advanced Study of Literacy

3 Semester Hour(s)

This course will require students to examine, in depth, the science of reading. Reading subskills, including phonological awareness, fluency and comprehension, will be covered, as well as specific teaching methodologies proven effective for literacy instruction. These strategies will include explicit and systematic instruction, guided practice, error correction, corrective feedback, and multisensory language instruction. Course content will emphasize specific teaching methodologies to improve reading comprehension.