SEDM 5820 - Elements of Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities

Credits: 3 (2 + 2)

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MAT program

Description: Assessment data will be used to design lesson plans and apply scientifically-based interventions to address the needs of students with literacy challenges, including dyslexia. A direct-instruction teaching approach based on best practices will be a focus. The course includes a 30-hour field-based experience with elementary level students who are experiencing reading difficulty in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension.