EDUC 310 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction

3 credits
This course will provide an introduction to literacy learning and instruction. The nature and functions of literacy and the development of language use within and across different social and cultural contexts will be discussed. Attention will be given to early literacy development, appropriate teaching techniques and materials, differentiation, and instructional design. Diagnostic tools for the assessment of literacy development in diverse populations will be introduced. Interpretations and application of data from these assessments will be discussed. Prerequisites: Students must be admitted to teacher prep; this course should be taken immediately prior to the Partnership term. Students must receive a C+ or better in order to take any Partnership courses. Co-requisites: EDUC 361, EDUC380.

Prerequisite(s): Students must be admitted to teacher prep; this course should be taken immediately prior to the Partnership term. Students must receive a C+ or better in order to take any Partnership courses.
Corequisite(s): EDUC 380, EDUC 361