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May 04, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EDUC 0303 - Early Literacy and Reading Credits: 3
This course provides the prospective teacher with an introduction to early literacy and reading development. The course emphasizes a foundation in the major components of reading. Content includes beginning theoretical principles and research based strategies for assessment and diagnostic practices as well as instructional strategies for phonological awareness, phonics and other word recognition strategies, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. The interaction between readers and texts of different genres are explored and the needs of English language learners are embedded throughout the curriculum. Note: The course is aligned with the objectives of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL) in Foundations of Reading, Field 90. Students should take this course prior to taking this MTEL.
Corequisite: EDUC 0312 Laboratory in Literacy Practice Note: Teaching candidates should take this course prior to taking the MTEL Foundations of Reading Test - Field #90.
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