SED 3820 - Elements of Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities

3(2 + 2)

Prerequisite: SED 3600

Prerequisite/Corequisite: SED 3650

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 includes a 30-hour field-based experience with elementary level students who are experiencing reading difficulty in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension.