Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships among the dimensions of a balanced reading program including phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, background knowledge, comprehension, and the motivation to read.
Develop effective instruction that integrates attention to the alphabetic principle, construction of meaning, and opportunities to develop fluency.
Demonstrate pedagogical strategies to provide learning experiences that enable children to become competent independent readers.
Demonstrate accommodations for students who are experiencing difficulties in reading.
Describe assessments for various purposes, including determining strengths, planning instruction, flexible grouping, monitoring progress, and assessing curriculum.
Identify a balanced literacy program that provides explicit and systemic instruction within a print-rich environment.