EDUC 627/727 - Early Literacy Small Group Instruction I

Prerequisites
Acceptance into training as a Teacher or Leader, working as a trained Leader; successful completion of Saint Mary’s courses EDUC 617, 618 and 619 or EDUC 720, 721 and 722 or by special permission of the instructor.

This is the first of a two-part intensive course designed to train teachers and leaders in methods of instructing small groups of emergent readers and writers with techniques and activities adapted from principles and procedures, combined with best practices supported by research. Based on theoretical principles of observation and responsive teaching, this course utilizes an intervention instructional model for working with low-achieving readers. The course focuses on the components of literacy programs and specialized procedures for working with students from Kindergarten through high school. Leaders will gain knowledge and experience in designing literate environments based on collective evidence of students oral and written behaviors.

Course credits: 2