EDU 205 - Foundations of Early Literacy Instruction

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: EDU 118 ( C or higher)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course will focus on literacy acquisition and instruction for students PK-6^th grade. The literacy process which includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and visual representing will be included. Current and historical approaches to teaching literacy will be incorporated. Students will examine, understand, and construct culturally responsive approaches to literacy instruction. These approaches include literacy instruction that draws on students’ cultural funds, the importance of students’ collections of knowledge-based in cultural practices as well as family and community literacies. Instruction in applying reading and writing strategies will be addressed as well as factors that may affect reading acquisition and comprehension. Theory on literacy instruction will be examined. Students will examine culturally responsive literacy instruction that includes literacy artifacts as well as learning environments. 10 hours of field work experience in specific Grand Rapids Public Schools will be required.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None