ERL 585 Literacy Foundations

This course is an introduction to the knowledge and application of the five essential components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Candidates will demonstrate understanding of the five components of reading using evidence-based research and then apply that foundational knowledge to the design of instructional activities that meet the needs of diverse learners. In addition, candidates will also develop an understanding of the Science of Reading and how the evidence-based research should inform instruction.

Credits

1

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the five essential components of reading: phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension.
3. Demonstrate how the results of evidence-based literacy research (the Science of Reading) informs and impacts reading instruction.
4. Apply knowledge of the five essential components of reading in the instructional design of literacy-based activities.
5. Design and implement a wide range of literacy strategies to support all learners at different stages of reading and writing development within the five essential components of reading.