EDUC-579: Methods of Teach Literacy in Elem School

This course examines research-based theory, foundations, principles, procedures, and practices centering on teaching elementary literacy—reading, writing, grammar, speaking, listening, spelling, viewing, and visual representation. Candidates will build knowledge of, and essential skills in developmentally appropriate practices in literacy instruction. Candidates will integrate differentiated instructional strategies, methods, and resources into curriculum they design to help elementary students develop and reinforce their literacy skills. Candidates will develop an understanding of literacy as a system of cultural competencies including reading and writing, synthesis, and critical analysis, along with 21st century literacies within a global arena. Candidates will conduct action research to investigate evidenced-based assessment and instruction for literacy instruction in the elementary grades, creating literacy lesson plans for elementary students.