EDU62120A - Content Knowledge & Instructional Practice II: Literacy Pedagogy

(3 units)

This course will provide the foundation for effectively integrating literacy instruction across the curriculum. You will examine the reading process from phonemic awareness to reading comprehension and learn how to effectively implement research-based strategies in your classroom and in lesson planning. You will also learn about common types of reading problems for students and research supported methods for overcoming those problems. Technology tools available to enhance, reinforce, and supplement instruction will be explored and you will have the opportunity to implement reading assessments and interpret the results. This course will provide the foundation for effectively integrating literacy instruction across the curriculum. You will learn how to effectively implement research-based reading strategies in your classroom and in lesson planning. Technology tools available to enhance, reinforce, and supplement instruction will be explored.