RDG/412
Scientifically Based Literacy Instruction
3 credits
Total credits
5 weeks
Course length
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Course level: Upper Division
This course focuses on scientifically-based research as the foundation for classroom reading instruction. It examines the work of the National Reading Panel, as well as the mandates of The Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act (2012) and state reading and language arts standards. In addition, it focuses on the five major areas of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The elements and the application of techniques for organizing and implementing explicit, systematic instruction in each of these areas, and methods of regularly assessing children's performance in reading and language arts are also emphasized.