EDU 2015 - Literacy Processes and Acquisition

Credits: 4.0
Examines the acquisition of reading, the foundations of reading development, and the interactive nature of the reading process. The course content addresses cognitive development, language processes, phonological awareness, phonics, and vocabulary knowledge in relationship to literacy acquisition. Candidates also explore the three purposes for reading and various text formats within a comprehensive balanced literacy program. A two-hour, twice a week practicum for the semester in an elementary school is the field experience for this course.
Prerequisites EDU 1141 with a grade of C or higher and one of the following: SAT score of 1100 or better; ACT score of 24 or better; or PRAXIS Core scores
Co-requisite EDU 2115
McDaniel Plan: Experiential