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EDU E435A – Literacy in the Elementary Classroom I

early childhood reading

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This course establishes the essential frameworks and instructional practices that form the foundation for skilled reading.

Building the Foundations of Skilled Reading

Literacy in the Elementary Classroom IPicture this scenario: It’s November, and you’re looking at your class roster. Seven students are already behind in reading. Three can sound out words but have no clue what they just read. Two understand everything you say but can’t decode simple sentences. One seems to guess at every word. Another shuts down completely when it’s time to read.

Sound familiar? If you’re thinking “That’s exactly my classroom,” you’re not alone. Here’s what might surprise you: most of these reading difficulties are actually preventable when we know what to do. That’s where this course comes in. You’re not just learning theory here—you’re developing the diagnostic skills and instructional strategies that will change your students’ lives.

Course Content

Learning Objectives
Understanding How Reading Works
Four Core Frameworks: Your Diagnostic Toolkit
What Effective Literacy Instruction Looks Like
The Foundation: Oral Language and Print Concepts
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics: From Sounds to Symbols
Fluency: The Bridge to Comprehension
Vocabulary: The Knowledge Gateway
Comprehension: The Ultimate Goal
Equity and Access in Literacy Instruction
Assessment as Your Diagnostic Compass
Differentiation for Multilingual Learners and Students with Dyslexia
Putting It All Together
Summary
Reflections
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