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I. COURSE TITLE: Foundations of Literacy

COURSE NUMBER: 2220 CATALOG PREFIX: EDUC

II. PREREQUISITE(S): EDUC 1101, ENGL 1101

III. CREDIT HOURS: 3 LECTURE HOURS: 3LABORATORY HOURS: 0 OBSERVATION HOURS: 10

IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the reading process. Contemporary theories and issues regarding literacy learning will be addressed. Current approaches to reading instruction including skill instruction, word-recognition instruction, ability grouping, whole-language instruction, literature-based instruction, invented spelling, and phonics will be covered. Students will become familiar with influences on the reading process such as cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity as well as developmental influences including environmental, emotional, social, and cognitive limitations and experiences. Classroom assessment alternatives will also be addressed. Ten hours of literacy instruction in inclusive settings are also required.

V. ADOPTED TEXT(S):

Teaching Reading in the 21st Century 5th edition, 2010, PearsonGraves, Juel, Calfee, and DewitzISBN: 978-0-13-209225-8

VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should have the knowledge and skills to:

Display knowledge of the reading process Demonstrate and awareness of the needs of individual learners Recognize factors that affect the reading process Recognize various approaches to reading instruction Develop, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate lesson

plans for reading instruction

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VII. COURSE METHODOLOGY:

Classes will consist of lectures, class discussions, small group projects, videos, outside assignments and supplemental materials. Interactive class discussion is encouraged and staying current on reading assignments necessary to be able to actively participate in class discussions.

VIII. GRADING:

Will follow the policy as stated in the current college catalog.

IX. COURSE OUTLINE:

I. The Reading Process

II. Reading Instruction Methods

III. Emergent Literacy

IV. Writing and Reading

V. Individual Differences

VI. Children’s Literature

VII. Classroom Assessment/Reporting

X. OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:

None

A 90 – 100B 80 – 89C 70 – 79D 60 – 69F 0 – 59

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XI. EVALUATION:

Attendance and active classroom participation are required. Students will be graded on their observations in inclusive settings, lesson plans, projects, demonstrations, quizzes, tests, etc. Additional assignments may be included at the discretion of the instructor.

XII. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

At the discretion of the insructor

XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:

FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes. Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.

DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.