This course will prepare teacher candidates for teaching reading in the early elementary years (1st-2nd grade). GaDOE Standards are used in combination with various approaches to effective instruction and planning, including the use of technology, and will provide a basis for lessons and field experiences in local schools. This course will cover the following topics: • Theories of Reading – to include an overview and discussion of current impact on classrooms – to include Science of Reading • Children’s Literature – to include an introduction to children’s literature as well as specific genres appropriate to the 1st and 2nd grade age student (traditional literature, modern fantasy, realistic fiction, literature for a diverse society) • Learning to Read Skills – to include phonemic awareness, phonics, word recognition, vocabulary instruction, the reading process, various methods of reading instruction, assessing and evaluating literacy development • Language Arts Skills – to include beginning writing concepts, connecting reading and writing, language arts skills appropriate for the 1st and 2nd grade learner • Assessing and Evaluating Literacy Development at the 1st and 2nd grade level

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

Restrictions:

• Offered in Spring terms