GRED 558 - Literacy I: Methods-Childhood

3 Credit(s)

This course is designed for elementary preservice teachers responsible for teaching literacy in grades 1-6. As a literacy methods course, it teaches the whys and hows of developmental literacy based on its historical, cultural, political, and social foundations. Students explore literacy instruction through examination of major theorists, traditional and contemporary literature, and various forms of assessment to meet the needs of all children, including English Learners. Students design an interdisciplinary thematic literacy lesson linked to the NYS ELA Next Generation Standards using formal and informal literacy assessment tools. Offered Summer, Fall and Spring.