READING (READ)

READ 3224. Teaching Reading to Primary Level Learners. (3) Research, theory, and instructional practice related to the reading process and reading instruction in the elementary school with a focus on assessment of emergent reading behaviors; language development and reading; phonics and phonemic awareness; balanced literacy; and meeting the needs of diverse learners. Includes an extensive field-based component. (Fall, Spring)

READ 3225. Teaching Reading to Elementary School Learners. (3) (W) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Research, theory, and instructional practices related to the reading process and reading instruction in the elementary school; relationship between language development and reading; examination of instructional materials, including literature, basal readers, and informational texts; and field-based application of course content. (Fall, Spring)

READ 3226. Teaching Reading to Intermediate Grade Learners. (3) Research, theory, and instructional practice related to integrating the communication processes with all subject areas, vocabulary, comprehension, study skills, authentic, assessment-based instruction, addressing the needs of diverse and struggling readers. Includes an extensive, field-based component. (Fall, Spring)

READ 3255. Integrating Reading and Writing Across Content Areas. (3) (W) Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Theories, research, and instructional methods, associated with reading and writing in the content areas of the middle and secondary school curriculum. Field-based application of course content. (Fall, Spring)