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TEACHING READING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL /4/ FIELD (3)Research based practices in teaching reading in the elementary classroom (K-8). Examination of a variety of methods and materials for teaching reading and developing literacy. Emphasis placed on theoretical foundations for reading strategies, differentiated instruction, classroom set-up, and management of the literacy block. Required field experience tutoring and/or whole class teaching Option A: one full-day, one day per week (reading must be taught that day), for eight weeks in a classroom; Option B: fifteen hours in a reading classroom, maximum of two hours per visist, maximum of two visits per week. Credit will be given for only one of the following: READ 4280/308, ELED 208, 308, 308G, READ 4291/350.Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education; completion of natural sciences requirement; ELED 3010/201 or BIL 2000/200, and READ 3700/270 or BIL 4150/350.

Credit Hours 3

Contact Hours 4

Prerequisites
BIL 2000 OR ELED 3010 , READ 3700 OR BIL 4150