EDU 220 - Instruction of Reading Competency

(3 credits)

45 lecture hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: ENG 101
This course focuses on the varied theories, research, and methodologies of teaching reading. Students will learn how to apply these theories, strategies and practices of reading using a balanced program of phonics, semantics, and syntactics. This course will prepare future teachers to promote critical literacy necessary in today’s and tomorrow’s diverse and complex schools. Students of the course are provided with hands-on knowledge to successfully guide their students towards critical literacy