EDUC 454 - Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems

An introduction to the diagnosis and remediation of reading problems. Students study theories of reading instruction, both developmental and remedial. Explores foundations of critical literacy theory and sociolinguistics to understand language, literacy, and culture, and then examines assessment as a tool for capturing language and literacy practices. In addition to thinking critically through underlying assumptions and educational and political issues inherent in diagnosis and remediation, students focus on acquiring the skills needed for diagnosing reading weaknesses.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites:

EDUC 202

Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Social Relations,Inst.& Agents
Core Component: None

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