GED 522 - Teaching Literacy in the Pre-K-6 Classroom

This course is designed to provide pre-licensure students, novice teachers, and those returning to the field with an overview of literacy development and instruction. The components of a balanced literacy curriculum will be introduced, including: shared reading, read aloud, word study and the reading and writing workshop. The framework of the workshop will be discussed in depth, including: mini lessons, small group instruction (guided reading, strategy groups and discussion groups), conferring, partnerships and writing about reading. Class sessions will combine whole group and small group instruction, book discussions, video snippets and an offsite classroom visit. This course is practical in nature and will build an understanding of how to use a variety of assessment to drive effective instruction for all students. It is a requirement in the Elementary Education Licensure Program. (Practicing teachers are encouraged to take GED 606- Literacy Development and Instruction PreK-8).

Credits: 3 cr.