EDU 318 - Methods of Elementary Language Arts and Reading (1)

Current elementary school methods in the teaching of reading, instructional planning, language acquisition, student assessment, and teaching materials in the field of elementary language arts and reading. Reading Recovery, Title I, students who are struggling with literacy, including those with dyslexia, and other literarcy support programs are addressed. Thirty hours of observation-practicum in the schools. Students must provide their own transportation. This course must be taken PRIOR to student teaching. Prerequisites: EDU 205, 215, 230, 240, admission to the Teacher Education Program, and junior standing, or permission of instructor. This course requires an in-person practicum experience at the school. Students doing online learning are not eligible to take this course. No alternate grade option.
(Teacher Preparation)