This course will prepare teacher candidates for teaching reading in the later elementary years (3rd-5th grade). Topics included in this course will be: comprehension strategies, integrating reading instruction in content area classes, identifying and correcting reading problems at the elementary level, children’s literature appropriate for 3rd-5th grade students, and writing skills and processes appropriate for elementary students. IRA standards and the Georgia Standards of Excellence are used in combination with various approaches to effective instruction and planning and will provide a basis for lessons and field experiences in local schools.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Restrictions:

• Offered in Fall terms