SED 401 - Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction in Special Education

Teacher candidates will acquire knowledge regarding current research on the foundations of literacy instruction (reading, writing, and spelling). Course participants learn how to design and implement systematic and explicit instruction in the five essential areas of reading (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension). The course focuses on various assessment approaches, intervention strategies, and data management and includes a field experience component. Course Typically Offered: Every Fall.

Prerequisite(s): Candidacy in an Education major.

Credits: 3