ED 300 - The Reading and Writing Connection

3 Credit(s)

This course delves into the art of effective teaching methods in the realms of reading and writing, highlighting the intricate link between these subjects. Furthermore, it addresses the reality that some students encounter difficulties in these areas. The course equips learners with the skills to employ a diverse range of assessments, encompassing both formal and informal approaches, to gauge a student’s strengths and areas needing improvement. It will also elucidate the significance of employing various assessment methods and their impact on enhancing instruction and elevating student achievement. This course will involve lecture, discussion, videos in a hybrid, online, or face-to-face model along with practice in the classroom. Students will complete associated hours of supervised field-based experiences to observe and interact directly in educational environments. Field service hours are required for licensure. Documentation of verified hours will be collected as part of the undergraduate course. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to the field sites.

Note:

A 20-hour, pre-professional, supervised, field-based experience is a course requirement.
Licensure candidates will be required to wear photo identification as they participate in this field-experience. Photo IDs must be obtained PRIOR to the beginning of the field-experience component.
Field-experience labs are off-campus and students are responsible for their own transportation.

Prerequisite(s):

Admission to Ed Prep Program and Clear Fingerprint background check