Course Descriptions

Elementary Reading Course Descriptions

ED 621  Current Issues in Elementary Reading
Students examine current critical issues in the field of elementary reading instruction. Focus will be on current or recent research, writing, and best practice in the field.

ED 622  Theory and Pedagogy in Elementary Reading Instruction
Examines current strategies, materials, issues, and technology related to the teaching and learning of elementary reading. Current literature is investigated.

ED 623  Critical Readings in Elementary Reading Theory and Instruction
This course includes individual readings on special topics related to the teaching and learning of reading in the elementary classroom. The readings will typically involve significant classical or emerging works on the topic. (Books, theses, monographs, etc.) 

ED 624  Curriculum Design and Content Standards in Elementary Reading Instruction
Students examine the integration of current theories of curriculum design with state content standards in the planning of reading instruction in the elementary classroom.

ED 625   Field Based Research Project in Elementary Reading
Students will identify, plan, and implement a field based research project. The focus of the project will be on current or proposed practices in reading instruction in the elementary classroom.  Prerequisite: ED 599

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