EDU 171 - Support in Reading and Writing 3 cr.

Students learn research‐based instructional strategies, activities, and assessments to support the paraprofessional in improving students’ reading and writing abilities. Among the areas covered are phonological and phonemic awareness, alphabet recognition and phonics, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing. Writing topics include the writing process, types and purposes of writing, and a variety of writing products. An emphasis will be placed on strategies for one‐on‐one and small group instruction. fall 2014, spring 2015, summer 2015, fall 2015, spring 2016