0 to 3 credits
Fall 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
This undergraduate course in elementary education provides teacher candidates with classroom and practicum experiences focused on literacy intervention for students experiencing reading difficulties. Grounded in the Science of Reading, the course emphasizes structured literacy, assessment administration and analysis, and data-driven instruction. Teacher candidates will teach weekly in local elementary schools, applying evidence-based strategies to support foundational literacy skills. Through hands-on practice, reflection, and collaboration, students will learn to interpret assessment data, monitor progress, and make informed instructional decisions to meet diverse learner needs.
Learning Outcomes1Apply structured literacy principles to support reading development for elementary learners.
2Administer and analyze literacy assessments to inform instructional decisions.
3Design and implement data-driven literacy instruction aligned with student needs.
4Monitor and adjust instruction based on elementary students' progress using assessment data and technology tools.
5Create engaging multimodal and multisensory literacy lessons that address individual learning needs.
6Demonstrate professional growth and effective decision-making in literacy instruction using digital tools.
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