EDUC2565 — Reading For Special Learners
This course provides an understanding of concepts and procedures for teaching reading to students with special needs. Emphasis is placed on formal and informal reading assessments; effective reading practices, research-based reading programs, direct instruction, and differentiated teaching applications. Components of the class include oral language, decoding strategies, phonemic awareness, vocabulary acquisition, fluency, comprehension skills, and writing/literacy skills. The inclusion of students with special needs into general education reading curriculum will also be addressed with a focus on instruction and various forms of assessment. Graded: Letter Grade. pring. Three
Prerequisites: EDUC2110