286 - Methods and Materials for the Teaching of Reading 3 Credits. 130 Theories, techniques, and procedures of reading instruction, from readiness through skills appropriate to grade 6 are practiced. Evaluation, use of standardized tests, and new reading programs are explored.
Field work is required.
Co-requisite for NY is attendance at weekly seminar . In this course students will learn to develop, encourage, foster, and assess literacy from multiple perspectives. Theoretical models of literacy development will be explored and used as a framework to promote growth and to assess reading, writing, listening, and speaking using narrative and expository texts, including children's literature. All areas of the elementary curriculum will be integrated.