EDU 300 — Reading and Early Literacy
Education
3 Credits
Students examine content, pedagogical, and assessment strategies for effective literacy instruction based upon guidelines in the
Massachusetts English/Language Arts Curriculum Framework. Topics include techniques for fostering emergent literacy, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, the interactive relationship between beginning reading and writing, and factors that put children at risk for literacy development. Included is an in-depth study of phonics as a system for teaching reading. Observations/fieldwork are required
Requirements and Prerequsites
PSY 205 or one course in education
Offered
