RED 3009 Early and Emergent Literacy

his course lays the foundation to allow teachers from all levels and subject areas to build a balanced and scientifically based/evidence-based classroom environment in order to develop effective and proficient readers. The course will focus on research-based material covering the developmental continuum for children from birth through lower elementary grades. All aspects of literacy are explored: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This course covers Competency One of the Florida Reading Endorsement: Foundations in Language and Cognition and some Competency Two: Application of Research-Based Practice.

3 credits