EDCI 36204 - Literacy Instruction In 4-6 Classrooms

Credit Hours: 4.00. Candidates will learn about theories of literacy as they relate to the content areas they will teach, emphasizing a “reading to learn” approach through inquiry-based instruction in the intermediate grades, 4-6. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

Prerequisite(s): EDCI 36203 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify and use developmentally appropriate strategies to promote comprehension and analysis in the content areas.
2. Use developmentally appropriate strategies to support children’s verbal and written communication, including research skill, work study, literary analysis and study skills.
3. Develop and implement instructional strategies that are aligned to state and national standards.
4. Select materials to support the learning of all students across the curriculum.
5. Select, use and interpret appropriate assessment tools to inform instruction.
6. Use assessments to identify teaching strategies to support reading in grades 4-
6.
7. Communicate with families to support children’s literacy development.

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