EDU 438 - Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis, & Instruction

4 Credit(s)

An introduction to informal and formal reading and writing assessments and instructional strategies grounded in the science of reading and focused on support of foundational skills and language comprehension in K-8 literacy. Students will learn how to modify instruction strategies to meet the needs of struggling readers and writers as well as those who are in need of motivation and greater reading challenges. Course requires readings, assessment projects, tutoring, and informal evaluations of literacy growth. Required for Elementary Education Major and Literacy Minor. $5 Course Fee.

Prerequisite(s): EDU 233; and admission to TEP or verification that student is a certified teacher.
(fall/spring)