RLP 551 Literacy Methods, Grades 1-6

This course introduces key issues in literacy research and instruction. Teacher candidates will learn about instructional strategies, materials (including digital tools), and assessments appropriate for teaching phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing in grades 1-6. Candidates will learn how to plan for balanced literacy instruction (across the language arts—reading, writing, speaking, and listening), utilizing formative assessment data and an understanding of literacy development across the elementary grades. Differentiated and equitable instructional approaches for learners of diverse cultures, languages, and varied abilities are emphasized. Candidates will learn how to select appropriate texts (children’s literature, guided reading materials, digital and print texts) that represent diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and are free of bias. Pre-requisite(s): RLP 550. Co-requisite(s): ELE 510. 3 semester hours