GED 643 - Multisensory Language-Based Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities

This course provides an in-depth study of research-based practices and materials to be implemented when working with students with reading and writing difficulties. Participants will develop sound assessment skills that will inform and guide their practice with struggling learners, including those with dyslexia. Participants will learn to develop comprehensive learning profiles of students to target areas of relative weakness and to build upon areas of relative strength and interest during instruction. Methods used to teach phonemic awareness, decoding, comprehension, vocabulary development, spelling, fluency, study skills, and written expression will be covered. The emphasis of the course is on pre-k through elementary level practices. Course times include practicum experience with elementary students.

Prerequisites:
GED 522 Teaching Literacy in the Pre-K-6 Classroom, an Elementary License, or the development of a plan with the instructor to bolster knowledge of developmental literacy prior to the start of the course.

Credits: 3 cr.