EDU 306 - Literacy in the Disciplines

4 Hour(s)
This course examines literacy acquisition in general and discipline specific domains for learners in grades 4-12. The development and acquisition of literacy will be explored including the role of oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. An overview of the literary canon and young adult texts will be provided. We will explore instructional and assessment practices within the disciplines and plan instruction using evidenced based strategies. Lastly, we will explore the unique role technology places within literacy practices including the construct of online reading comprehension.

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Prerequisite(s): EDU 203 and admission to the TEP