SPEC 415 Intensive Reading and Writing Instruction

3 Credits

An understanding of intensive instructional strategies in reading and writing that meet the needs of pupils with disabilities is the focus of this course. Students are expected to demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the components of reading and writing and describe how these areas pose challenges for students. They are also taught to clearly articulate and model the use of explicit and systematic instruction in the teaching of literacy (reading and writing) for students with disabilities across all reading levels, and to identify evidence-based instructional practices that help students with disabilities succeed with reading and writing.

Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 /EDU 101 and EDU 230

NOTE: There is a required field component for this course. All students are required to have valid clearances to participate in field experience. Students may not take this course unless they have been officially accepted to the Early Elementary (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-8) major.