EDLT 308 - Literacy I

Description:
First of two courses designed to prepare prospective teachers to teach literacy in elementary school classrooms. Deals with processes and products of the literacy act, methods and materials, assessment procedures, and instruments.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student/teacher candidate will be able to:

Foundational Knowledge: Have knowledge of the foundations for reading and writing processes and instruction. WA ELED 1.2.1, 1.2.2; 1.2.3 WA READ:1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2, 1.2.1,1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.41.3.2. 1.3.3, 1.4 CTL: 1.1
Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation: demonstrate knowledge of the assessment/evaluation/instruction cycle and how to use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction. WA ELED 1.2.1, 1.2.2; 2.0 WA READ: 2.1.2, 2.2.4, 2.2.6 CTL: 1.1 WA Standard V
Instructional Strategies and Curriculum materials: have knowledge of a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction. WA 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.4; 2.0 WA READ: 3.1,3.1.5, 3.2.5, 3.4, CTL: 1.1 WA Standard V
Creating a Literate Environment: create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, use of instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials and the appropriate use of assessments. WAELED 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5;2.0 WA READ: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 4.7 CTL: 1.1 WA Standard V
Professional Development: view professional development as career-long effort and responsibility. WA READ: 5.1, 5.3 CTL: 1.1, 1.4
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the pedagogical knowledge and practice specific to the teaching of reading and writing. WA ELED 1.2.1, 1.2.2; 2.0 WA READ: 6.5.3, 6.5.5, 6.5.7 CTL: 1.1

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/18/08