INED 7631: Evidence-Based Instruction/Intervention for Learners with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities

3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge about evidence-based instruction and intervention methods related to literacy instruction for students with reading disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities). Emphasis is on applying an understanding of the English language and reading development to promote positive academic outcomes for students with dyslexia. Candidates use knowledge of relevant reading standards, the learner and learner context, and the reading instructional cycle to prepare for the delivery of evidence-based instructional practices for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.