ETC 567 Instruction and Assessment in Literacy I

This course introduces foundational methods of reading instruction. Emphasis is placed on selecting and using developmentally appropriate and culturally diverse children’s literature. Candidates will develop the skills necessary to align instruction with common core standards and learning targets across the spectrum of K-8 reading instruction. This course includes content related to differentiating instruction for differing reading levels, including interventions for struggling readers. Candidates will use self-reflection to analyze and inform their own reading instructional practices. This course includes components of state requirements for certification (edTPA, TPEP, etc.). 

 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the Master in Teaching Program or permission of the Director.

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Develop a bank of English Language Arts activities to support Washington State standards.
3. Demonstrate a variety of instructional strategies for language acquisition and language learning.
4. Design, instruct and assess a reading lesson.