ALP 3820 - Elements of Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): Must hold a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and have been hired by a Metro-area school or school district to teach in an area for which the candidate can meet grade level and content licensure requirements under the Alternative Licensure legislation, SB 09-160.

Corequisite(s): SED 3821

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ALP 3600, ALP 3650

Description: Within this course, students will learn about the components of literacy with a focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension as taught in elementary classrooms. Assessment data is 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 is a focus. The course has a co-requisite of a field-based class which will includes a 45-hour field-based experience with elementary level students.

Cross Listed Course(s): SED 3820