Methods of Teaching Reading in the Middle Grades (IV-VI)

A study of research in reading and reading methodology including primary grade skills development for middle-grade pupils; enlargement of meaning and recognition vocabularies; development of study skills, critical reading, and content reading; formal and informal techniques and measures for assessing pupil needs; organizational patterns for group and/or individual instruction; middle-grade reading experiences and/or materials. Integration of research with classroom experience. Students will participate in supervised field experiences.PREREQ: ECE 301 and 416 and completion of the Requirement in Oral English. Note: No student may receive credit for both ECE 420 and 322.