RDG 316 Comprehensive Reading Instruction II

Taken concurrently with EDTE 320 (Elementary Education majors) or EDTE 420 (Early Childhood majors). Theories, instructional applications, and materials for the teaching, learning and assessment of literacy processes in K-6 classrooms. Topics include handwriting, spelling, reading and writing connections, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, ELL instruction, reading assessment, and theories of reading. CT law requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check for the field experiences in this class. Fingerprinting must be completed prior to the beginning of class.