EDU 310 - Developmental and Diagnostic Reading

Credit Hour(s): 3
This course establishes the foundation for teaching reading and for diagnosing reading difficulties at the elementary level. The theoretical foundations and developmental nature of the reading process is examined. Instructional methods related to grapho-phonemic, syntactic, and semantic cueing systems are modeled and applied. The course relies on the reading and interpretation of children’s and adolescent literature as a base of instruction. This course includes a required 20-hour internship in a local school division. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s). 20 Service Hour(s).

Prerequisite(s): EDU 202 - Introduction to 21st Century Education and EDU 203 - Foundations and Trends in Education . It is recommended that students pass the VCLA before taking this course if seeking licensure in Elementary Education PreK-6. pass VCLA. This course has an additional fee.
Corequisite(s): EDU 311 - Elementary Language Arts Methods
Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester