Reading (READ)
READ 3315. Teaching Multiple Literacies. 3 Hours.
In this course, candidates focus on the teaching of multiple literacies across content areas in both traditional and digital formats in grades EC-6. Students apply content specific literacy skills and strategies designed to enhance children's reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking.
READ 3373. Content Area Reading in the Middle Grades. 3 Hours.
This course focuses on using reading and writing as tools for learning in all academic areas, i.e. math, science, social studies, in grades 4-8.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and grade of C or better in SPED 2301; Admission to Educator Prep Prg (TCHR)
READ 3374. Vocabulary and Word Study in the Middle Grades. 3 Hours.
Students will explore phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and vocabulary. Specifically included in the study are phonic generalizations, structural analysis, word derivations and etymology, and strategies for technical and other specialized vocabularies. Concurrent enrollment in READ 3373. Admission to Educator Prep Pgr (TCHR)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and grade of C or better in SPED 2301.
READ 3380. Foundations of Literacy. 3 Hours.
Preservice teachers gain with a comprehensive understanding of how children learn to read and write, grounded in evidence-based instructional practices. This course examines the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental processes that support literacy acquisition, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Through readings, modeling, rehearsing, and analysis of authentic student data, candidates learn to design, deliver, and evaluate effective instruction that meets the diverse needs of early and elementary readers. Emphasis is placed on integrating theory and research with practical classroom application to build confident, informed, and reflective literacy teachers.
READ 3383. Reading Methods and Assessment - Elementary. 3 Hours.
In this course, candidates focus on fundamental concepts and principles of reading instruction and assessment. Students study and apply word attack skills, comprehension strategies, and other aspects of a balanced literacy program. Twenty hours of field experience is required as part of this course. Co-requisite: READ 3384. Admission to Educator Prep Prg (TCHR)
Prerequisite: READ 3380 or READ 3315.
READ 3384. Language Arts Methods and Assessment - Elementary. 3 Hours.
In this course, candidates learn the fundamental concepts and principles of language arts instruction and assessment are emphasized. The focus of this course is on the developmental stages and interrelated language processes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking. Twenty hours of field experience is required as part of this course. Co-requisite: READ 3383. Admission to Educator Prep Prg (TCHR)
Prerequisite: READ 3380 or READ 3315.
READ 3388. Reading Methods and Assessment - Middle Level. 3 Hours.
In this course, candidates learn the fundamental concepts and principles of reading instruction and assessment in the middle grades 4-8. Students study and apply word attack skills, comprehension strategies, and other aspects of a balanced literacy program. Twenty hours of field experience is required as part of this course. Co-requisite: READ 3389.
Prerequisite: READ 3373 and READ 3374.
READ 3389. Language Arts and Assessment - Middle Level. 3 Hours.
In this course, candidates learn the fundamental concepts and principles of language arts instruction and assessment in grades 4-8 are emphasized. The focus of this course is on the developmental levels and interrelated language processes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and thinking. Twenty hours of field experience in a 4-8 language arts classroom are included in this course. Co-requisite: READ 3388.
Prerequisite: READ 3373 and 3374.
READ 4088. Special Topics in Reading. 3 Hours.
READ 4089. Independent Study in Reading. 1-3 Hours.
Designed for students interested in extending conceptual knowledge in literacy issues. This course addresses special topics and independent study related to methodologies, curriculum, assessment, and language processes. Advance Departmental Approval Required. Course Equivalents: READ 4315 .
READ 4311. Critical Inquiry & Thinking in Middle Grades. 3 Hours.
Students learn to apply the processes and pedagogy of critical inquiry and critical thinking theories and applications appropriate for children in grades 4-8. Attention is given to advanced literacy instruction embedded within the content areas of social studies and English language arts and reading.
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program, READ 3373 and READ 3374.
READ 4326. Critical Literacy & Genre-based Strategies in Middle Grades. 3 Hours.
Students apply the processes and pedagogy of critical literacy theories as appropriate for children in grades 4-8. Attention is given to advanced literacy instruction in English language arts and reading through genre-based strategy instruction.
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation Program, READ 3388 and READ 3389.
READ 4378. Multiple Literacies in Secondary Education. 3 Hours.
In this course, candidates learn to integrate content-specific literacy skills into their teaching. Course Equivalents: CISE 4378
Prerequisite: CISE 3384.
