Reading (READ)

READ 400 SPECIAL TOPICS IN READING1-3 Credits

Recent trends and issues in the field of reading.

READ 430 READING AND WRITING IN THE MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS3 Credits

The nature of reading, pertinent research in the field, reading and writing as applicable to the middle and secondary reading curriculum, management of the middle and secondary reading and writing programs, application of reading and writing skills to the various subject areas, the selection of effective materials of teaching methods and techniques and the use of various types of tests.

Prerequisites: EDUC 131, PSYC 231, SPED 230, EDUC 224, EDUC 300, and junior or above status

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READ 431 IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION IN READING3 Credits

The nature of reading the pertinent research in the field, the curriculum in reading from the preparatory period through the intermediate grades, the management of the reading program, emphasis on specific reading skills taught in the elementary grades, the selection of effective materials, of teaching methods and techniques, and the use of various types of tests.

Prerequisites: EDUC 131, PSYC 231, SPED 230, EDUC 224, EDUC 300, and junior or above status