3credit hour(s)(Prerequisite: EDUC 2260, Acceptance into alternative licensure program and Pre- or Corequisite: SPED 2250)
Provides an understanding of concepts and procedures for teaching reading to students with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on formal and informal reading assessment, effective reading practices, research- based reading programs, oral language development, decoding, strategies, phonemic awareness and vocabulary acquisition. Field experience is required as part of this course. Note(s)