ECE 3360 - Teaching Reading and Writing

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
An introduction to the reading and writing processes and strategies for teaching reading and writing within the broader framework of the language arts. Language development, emergent literacy, word identification skills including phonics, comprehension processes and strategies, balanced reading instruction, the process approach to writing and factors that contribute to literacy development will be emphasized. Students will be involved in public school and other learning environments used to teach reading. Verification of professional liability insurance is required for classroom observation.