Description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of foundational reading skills, focusing on evidence-based methods and assessment strategies vital for effective literacy instruction in PK-2 classrooms. Drawing from an integrated perspective of the science and art of teaching reading, the course emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. A field experience component is included for observing and applying evidence-based reading instructional techniques.

Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0Total Hours: 3.00

Semesters

Fall 2025 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Talia Campese Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Talia Campese Distance E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Melissa Deatra Sauls Distance E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Melissa Deatra Sauls Distance E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Jody Barbre Distance E05 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Jody Barbre Distance E06 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Michelle Clay Distance E07 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Rebecca Owen Distance E08 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Karen Wild Distance E09 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Karen Wild Distance E10 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2025 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Melissa Deatra Sauls Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Melissa Deatra Sauls Distance E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Cheri Poole Distance E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Cheri Poole Distance E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2025 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Jody Barbre Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Michelle Clay Distance E09 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
ReadInst & Assessment I (PK-2) Rebecca Owen Distance E10 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource