Phonemic Awareness/PreK-4 (EDRG 612)

Term: 2020-2021 Spring Term

Faculty

Dr. Len SpearingShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Len Spearing

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Dr. Jenny CressmanShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Jenny Cressman

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Schedule

Tue, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (1/11/2021 - 5/5/2021) Location: W OLC NN

Description

A comprehensive background in the theory and instructional techniques related to developing strong skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary will be explored in this course. In addition to sound instructional practices for all students (Tier 1), special emphasis will be placed on Tier 2 and Tier 3 direct, explicit instruction and remedial interventions for the struggling reader and writer. Emphasis will be placed on instructional approaches and activities that are multi-sensory, systematic, sequential and scientifically based. This course is required for reading specialist certification.