EDUC 5813 - Decoding and Spelling Strategies for Elementary Teachers - Phonology
Basic decoding approach based on systematic phonics using multi-sensory strategies and materials delivered through direct, concept teaching. The sequence of concepts and skills progresses from the simplest to the most complex. The reading-decoding curriculum is basic, explicit phonics starting with phonemic awareness, proceeding to sound/symbol correspondence, syllabication, and ultimately to context. Early Education is targeted for students in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Primary Phonics is targeted for students in grade 1 through 3.
EDUC 5833 - Structure and Format of Language for the Elementary Classroom - Reading Comprehension
This course presents the underlying structure and format of language in both expository and narrative forms. The course is divided into Report Form (expository) and Story Form (narrative) written information. Teaches the process of analyzing the underlying structure of expository and narrative writing and is presented in a sequential, dependent order of concepts and skills. Students are assisted in the independent application and transfer of concepts and skills into other curriculum areas. Report Form is targeted for students in grade 2 through adult. Literature Connection is targeted for students in grade K through 5. Story Form/Narrative is targeted for students in grade 6 through adult.
EDUC 5853 - Word Function in Sentence Structure and Paragraph Development - Written Expression
Designed on the theory that students need to understand the function of words in written language to assist them in expressing their own thoughts through writing. The goal is to give students mastery of sentence structure as well as paragraph development and composition. Begins with the concepts of a simple subject and predicate, then to expanding the predicate area, describing the subject, and on to the development of paragraphs and multi-paragraph compositions. Sentence structure is targeted for students in grade K through adult. Paragraph writing is targeted for students in grade 3 through adult.
EDUC 5863 - Decoding Approach for Older Students with Difficulties in Reading - Linguistics
A decoding and encoding approach for older students who are still having difficulty mastering the reading process. The Linguistics presents the history of written language, phonology, morphology, syntax, vocabulary, affixes, roots and word origins. Spelling is taught through the application of grapheme origin, frequency of use and place value organized into units of study. Targeted for students in grade 4 through adult.