RDNG 4310 - Teaching Reading to Young Children

Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to introduce the teacher candidate to the teaching and learning processes associated with reading instruction for young children. This course in early literacy is designed to extend the teacher candidate’s knowledge of the reading, language and writing processes so candidates can make decisions relative to the use of appropriate assessment measures, learning contexts and instructional strategies for all children P-4. This course will focus and examine developmental stages of reading and writing that will provide a knowledge base needed to assist teacher candidates in making insightful decisions.

Field Experience Requirements: Field Experience Requirements: Fifteen (15) hours