Description
This course focuses on language development (birth through sixth grade), reading acquisition, and the variations related to psychological, motivational, cultural, and linguistic diversity in order to design and implement effective reading and writing instruction. It fulfills the state of Iowa’s requirement for foundations of reading and language development for the K-8 reading endorsement. 10 hours of school-based experience are required. Prerequisite: EDU 100 and admission to Teacher Education or approval of Head of the Education Department. (Offered Fall and Spring)