This course is intended for teacher candidates who are pursuing PreK-4 certification. It is the first in a two-course sequence that focuses on classroom teaching methods for literacy. It is also part of a set of courses that focuses on classroom teaching methods for literacy. It is also part of a set of courses that focus on literacy development and instruction. Other courses in the set include Reading/Writing Methods 2: Grades 2-4, Language and Literature for the Young Child, and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings. Teacher candidates in Reading/Writing Methods 1 will have opportunities to build their knowledge about specific aspects of literacy, including: (a) oral language development, (b) emergent literacy, (c) concepts about print, (d) comprehension, and (e) writing. In addition, candidates will learn about specific instructional approaches and resources for supporting students in developing those aspects of literacy in PreK-Grade 1.

“I revised TLL 1208/2208 Reading and Writing Methods: PreK-grade 1. This is the initial reading methods course in our PK-4 certification programs. Most of the students are from a dual PK-4/special education certification program and are seniors in a kindergarten pre-student teaching placement. There are always a few graduate students in our PK-4 certification program in a PK or K pre-student teaching placement. This past term I also had a student in our PK-12 graduate, Special Education certification program. This is my favorite course I teach as I can pull in my background from being a classroom teacher, reading specialist and literacy coach. I think this course is critical in the preparation of future teachers to be well prepared to teach literacy to our youngest.”