2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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EDUC 321 - Literacy Instruction in the Preschool and Elementary Years, Grades PreK-5


An exploration of the theory and research concerning the teaching of reading and writing to young children, grades preK-5. The development of literacy, appropriate teaching strategies, techniques of evaluation, and application of teaching strategies to the content areas are covered. Attention is also given to the integration of reading with the other language arts, particularly writing, as well as curricular modifications for children with disabilities and cultural or linguistic differences. The Common Core State Standards for literacy also are addressed. EDUC 329 : Early Childhood Field Experience to be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: EDUC 322  and admission to the teacher education program. Spring