ED 355 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners: PK-2

This course introduces pre-service teachers to the teaching of reading by exploring the nature of the reading process and the major approaches and skills needed to enhance literacy learning in the classroom for PK-2 students. Various strategies for teaching spelling, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension, as well as creative arts and technology, to reinforce the development of early literacy skills for diverse classrooms are emphasized. Field experience: 20 hours. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in ED 200SL. (3)