ED 5480

LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 3-6

Students will develop competency in assessing, planning, and remediating reading, writing, and listening for pupils having difficulties in literacy in grades three through six. Emphasis will be placed on understanding recent research in the field of literacy instruction to help analyze and plan instruction for native English speakers experiencing difficulties in literacy development, pupils with disabilities, and pupils who are English language learners. Students will gain understanding of strategies to support pupils as the construct meaning from reading, develop effective writing, vocabulary knowledge and word identification understanding. Ways of developing curriculum to providing adaptations and accommodations, and effectively using technology effectively will be incorporated. Students will learn about communicating assessment results to parents, caregivers, and school personnel. Fieldwork is required.

Units: 3.0