EDUC 320 - Instruction of Reading

Credits: (3)
Provides the teacher candidate the ability to use a representative array of research-based instructional techniques and strategies in the area of reading. Instructional routines and strategies in the five major components of reading instruction (phonological and phonemic awareness; phonics, spelling and word study; fluency development; vocabulary; and comprehension) suitable for various age and ability groups are emphasized. Throughout the course, teacher candidates will demonstrate their skill with the instructional routines and strategies by role-play, live demonstrations, critiquing good and inadequate models, and reviewing the research support available for those approaches. Taken concurrently with EDUC 324 in the spring semester. Ten full days or 20 half days of field experience are required. Lab fee. Spring. (Frederick campus) Prerequisite(s): EDUC 202 Materials for Teaching Reading (4) . Lab fee applies. (Spring during Internship I)