EDUC-205 Materials for Teaching Reading
This course is designed for pre-service and in-service teachers. Participants will use criteria consistent with findings of scientific research to select, evaluate, and compare instructional programs and materials for teaching reading. Successful student will be proficient in enabling students to become strategic, fluent, and independent readers using a variety of texts and other materials. They will be prepared to involve parents and members of the school and surrounding community to promote reading both inside and outside of school. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education Reading requirement for an initial certificate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education Generic Infant/Primary, and Special Education Generic Elementary/Middle.