SEDM 5820 - Elementary Literacy: Intervention and Instruction for Students with Diverse Learning Needs

Credits: 3

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 disabilities such as dyslexia, students designated as “At-Risk”, and students with Diverse Backgrounds. The use of explicit instruction based on best practices will be a focus. The course includes a 30-hour, field-based experience with elementary level students (K-3rd) who are experiencing reading difficulty in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension.