EDC 406 Literacy Development II

3 Credit(s) W-III

This second course in the literacy sequence focuses on literacy assessment and how it informs instruction aligned with state standards to effectively support the literacy development of all students, taking into account cultural, linguistic, and academic needs. Candidates will understand the underlying causes of literacy difficulties and learn, conduct and interpret literacy assessments for screening, diagnostic and progress-monitoring purposes, including methods to assess motivation to read, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, word analysis, spelling, comprehension, and writing. Candidates will use assessment results to design and implement evidence-based instruction for an individual child in an early childhood or elementary setting. Instructional approaches for the explicit and systematic teaching of foundational skills, reading comprehension and writing will be explored. Examining, critiquing and selecting texts and other resources to motivate children to read, write and acquire literacy skills will be emphasized. This writing intensive course emphasizes writing and revision with the assessment report written in the language of the profession for specific audiences. Field-based assignments are required. Three lecture hours per week.

Prerequisites: EDC400: Literacy Development I.